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A N N U A L R E P O R T
2009-2010
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About the CSR&TI
CSR&TI, Pampore with its two Regional Sericultural Research Stations at Jammu and Dehradun
and fifteen Research Extension Centres and one P4 Station at Manasbal provides
need based Research, Development/Extension and HRD support to the states of North India
viz., J&K, H.P., U.P., Uttarakhand, Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana.
With the primary aim to boost and revitalize the silk industry of J&K in particular and North
India in general, the Institute has implemented a number of Research Programmes, which
led to the development of region/season specific technologies resulting in increased productivity
levels. Based on the ground realities, the Institute after consulting the active players
engaged in Development of Silk Sector, developed a “Model” suitable for Development of
Silk Industry in the North Western Region.
The Institute at Pampore as a part of National responsibility maintains a rich germplasm of
165 silkworm races; 67 mulberry genotypes and 80 mulberry genotypes of temperate origin
at Manasbal, for conservation and utilization.
Exchange of Scientific/Technical know-how for resource utilization and skill upgradation, the
Institute and its regional stations have taken a number of collaborative projects with FRI,
Dehradun; Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR), Sanatnagar, Srinagar; Central
Soil & Water Conservation Research & Training Institute, Dehradun; Plant Medicinal Board,
Lucknow/Dehradun and a number of Universities in North India.
The Institute has a proper mechanism for research evaluation and monitoring system. At
the Institute level, the in-house committee known as Research Council (RC) headed by the
Director regularly discuss/review/ recommend the programmes of the Institute. RC is the
recommendary committee to Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the Institute, which is
presently headed by Dr. A. S. Shawl, Scientist-F, IIIM, (CSIR), Srinagar, with a number of
eminent scientists and Directors of respective DOS’s as its members. The progress of work
is finally reviewed in the Research Co-ordination Committee (RCC) of the Central Silk Board
presently headed by Dr. V. L. Chopra, President National Academy of Agricultural Sciences,
Delhi, Ex-Member Planning Commission, Govt. of India and National Professor, ICAR.
The Institute is located at Gallander, Pampore at a distance of approximately 16 kms from
Srinagar city on the Srinagar – Jammu National Highway. The nearest airport is Srinagar
while as the nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, which is at a distance of 300 km.
The main Institute is headed by Dr. M. A. Khan, Director and the two Regional Stations at
Jammu and Dehradun by Dr. B. B. Bindroo, Scientist-D and Shri M. M. Bhat, Scientist-D
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MANDATE
To develop region/ location specific Sericulture Technologies suitable to the agro-climatic conditions
of North India.
To conduct basic and applied research in various disciplines leading to the development of appropriate
technologies
To conduct on-farm research through farmers participatory programmes
To serve as test centre for all mulberry and silkworm genetic-material, practices and equipments.
To conduct Human Resources Development and Training Programmes on various aspects of
sericulture.
To Co-ordinate with the State Government, Voluntary Organizations, Universities and other National
Institutes for technology transfer.
Quick raising of temperate mulberry genotypes for large scale propagation.
FUTURE PRIORITIES
Focused approach to evolve region/season specific cost effective technologies with the main
aim to address the constraints and improve the production/productivity.
Development of appropriate package of practices for constant upgradation of productivity of
mulberry and silkworm races in North Region of the country.
Undertake programme to promote and develop participatory approach for effective adoption of
the technologies by the users and encourage such ideas through “Cluster Approach” by establishing
Cluster Development Centres in potential areas and encourage implementation through
SHGs, NGOs or Co-operative Societies, etc.
To conduct research in identified priority areas viz. soil science, disease forecasting and forewarning
and establishment of farmers field schools.
Improve soil health and nutrient management by laying emphasis on utilization eco-friendly bioagents
for the purpose.
Emphasis on evolving effective methods for “Moisture Conservation and Harvesting of Rain
Water” with the fact in mind that mulberry in North Indian states survives under rainfed conditions.
With the help of meteorological data and bionomical studies strengthen the pest and disease
forecasting and forewarning system, in order to provide timely messages to the farming community
for undertaking effective advocated/needed measures to minimize the crop loss.
Emphasis on upgradation of knowledge and skill of the development/extension workers and
farmers through need based training programmes.
Development of appropriate model for promotion of bivoltine sericulture for North Western
States.

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CENTRAL SERICULTURAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE, PAMPORE
Foreword
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CONTENTS
PAGES
i-iv
Highlights of the work carried out at CSR&TI, Pampore and
its attached units
v-xvi
Research Advisory Committee
Scientific & Other Personnel
DETAILED TECHNICAL REPORT:
CSR&TI, Pampore:
Mulberry Breeding & Genetics Section
Agronomy Section
Silkworm Breedign & genetics Section
Enomology & Pathology Section
P4, Basic Seed Farm, Manasbal
RSRS, Miransahib
Moriculture Division
Sericulture Division
RSRS, Sahaspur
Moriculture Division
Sericulture Division
Research Extension Centres:
1. Sub-REC-cum-CDC, Bandipora (J&K)
2. Sub-REC-cum-CDC, Tral, Pulwama (J&K)
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7-15
15-23
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30-32
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52-53
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CONTENTS
3. REC, Y. K. Pora, Anantnag (J&K)
4. REC, Sujanpur (Punjab)
5. REC-cum-CDC, Nowshehra (J&K)
6. REC, Barnoti, Kathua (J&K)
7. Sub-REC, Tikri (J&K)
8. REC, Fatehnagar (Rajasthan)
9. Sub-REC, Bhadrasi (UP)
10. REC, Chhutmalpur (UP)
11. REC, Gonda (UP)
12. REC, Gorakhpur (UP)
13. REC, Bageshwar (Uttarakhand)
14. REC-cum-CDC, Haldwani (Uttarakhand)
15. REC, Una (HP)
16. REC, Dutnagar (Himachal Pradesh)
17. Sub-REC, Panchkula (Haryana)
18. CDC, Kalsi/Vikasnagar (UK)
Race Authorization Pro-
Mulberry Silkworm Provincial
gramme (Phase-II)
Publications
Details of conferences/ Workshops/ Seminars/ Consultancies/
Trainings.
Trainings Conducted
Meetings Organized
Expenditure 2008-2009 – at a Glance
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To meet the requirement of the bivoltine sector of North West India, the Institute has evolved productive silkworm
hybrids viz. SBGP22 X SBGP5 and CSR2 X SBGP22. These hybrids have been found superior over the
ruling hybrid SH6 X NB4D2 in terms of cocoon yield (10 to 15 Kg increase / 100 DFLs) Quality of silk ( A grade)
low defective cocoon percentage (5-6% less) and good post cocoon parameters (>81% reelability, 18 to 19 %
raw silk and >90 neatness percentage).
For sustenance of silk industry in North India, under XI Five year plan CSB has sanctioned 6 clusters viz. CDC,
Tral (Pulwama), CDC, Nowshera (Rajouri), CDC, Bandipora, CDC, Tikri (Udhampur), CDC, Hamirpur (Himachal
Pradesh) and CDC, Kalsi (Uttarakhand) which are doing tremendous work for the upliftment of the socioeconomic
conditions of the poor sericulture farmers in this region.
This Institute also established Soil Testing laboratories at CSR&TI, Pampore, RSRS, Sahaspur and RSRS, Jammu
under Central Sector Scheme to know the soil profile of the operational area and recommend soil based agronomical
packages for better productivity.
To meet the requirements of season specific silkworm breeds, the Institute carried out evaluation of the nine
newly developed silkworm hybrids at ten centers in the states of North India under Provincial Race Authorization
Programme.
Training on various aspects of latest technologies of Sericulture was imparted to 60 farmers, 70 DOS officials
and students. 210 farmers have been trained on various aspects of silkworm rearing and mulberry cultivation
through existing 07 Farmers Field Schools in North India. Under IGNOU study centre, 13 students completed
the “Certificate course in Sericulture”.
Though the climatic conditions in the Northern states is favourable for bivoltine rearing but the silk Industry is
facing serious threats from other viable agricultural crops in this region and the rearing activity is confining to
the poor and marginal farmers. The constraints like low average intake of seed, scattered mulberry plantation,
lack of amenities, lack of marketing facilities, lack of conversion facilities, and mono cropping system are hindering
the growth of the industry in this region. Efforts are made to introduce second crop in the region and the
achievements indicate, tremendous scope to popularise it on a large scale. The Institute under the able guidance
of the Research Coordination Committee of the Central Silk Board also developed the “Model for Development
of Sericulture in Northern States”.
On behalf the Scientists of this Institute, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Shri.H.Hanumanthappa,
Honourable Chairman and Ms.M.Sathiyavathi, IAS, Member Secretary, CSB for their immense support towards
strengthening of silk industry in the North Western states by way of providing special status in the XI five year
plan.
I would like to place on record the sincere support and active participation of the Department of Sericulture of
North India for successful implementation of various programmes and express my sincere gratitude to the RAC
of the Institute and RCC of Central Silk Board for shaping the research and extension programmes of the Institute.
I express my sense of gratitude to the Scientific and Technical staff of the Institute and nested units for successful
implementation of various R&D and extension activities for betterment of the Silk Industry in the North India.
Let the silk Industry prosper......…………..

(Dr.M.A.KHAN)
DIRECTOR
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}kjk vf/kdre ik;k x;kA tks fd ME –0211, ME-0182, ME-0188 ,oa thuiz:iks a dh mPpre mit esa vknzrk dh
ek=k olar _rq esa 74 izfr’kr ls T;knk rFkk ‘kjn _rq esa 70 ls vf/kd ik;h x;khA
‣ ‘kgrwr dh xks’ksjeh vkSj pk;uht OgkbV mitkfr dks ihM+ddhV tSls jksdksdqeklks dh rqyuk esa XykbQksMslik;yksvfyl vkSj
gesjksfQyk ,Vªhfyuks,Vk dks vf/kd laosnu’khy ik;k x;kA
‣ ‘kgrwr dh pk;uht OgkbV mitkfr dks lsjdksLiksjk eksjhdksyk dh i.kZfpRrh ij T;knk laonsu’khy ik;k x;k tks fd
dkthdq.M {ks= esa T;knk l{ke gSa
‣ ‘kgrwr dh xks’ksjeh vkSj TR-10 mitkfr dks feyM~;w QkbykDVhfu;k dksj;sfy;k ds pw.kZ ls T;knk laosnu’khy ik;k x;k
vkSj iqyokek {ks= es a T;knk l{ke gSA
‣ fofHkUu okufLifrd @ikS/kks dks dhVuk’kh; vkSj dodjks/kh; xfrfof/k;ksa ds fu‛d‛kZ ds fy;s p;u fd;k x;kA ftuesa ls
,sfy;u lsik] ,fyoe lVsfo;e vkSj vkfVZesfl;k Li- esa dhVuk’kdh; vkSj dodjks/kh; fØ;k,a ik;h x;hA
‣ tSo ihM+duk’kh dk p;u dj mudh izHkkfodrk dks ‘kgrwr ihM+ddhV ij ns[kus esa ik;k x;k fd uhe vk/kkfjr iz?kV dks
izHkkoh ik;k x;kA
‣ ,slk fujh{k.k fd;k x;k gS fd tSofu;a=.k dodHk{kh Hkàx gkyft;k VsfpVLjhfu ‘kgrwr jksxks ds feYM~;w pw.kZ dh rqyuk esa
T;knk izHkkoh gSA vkSj Hk`ax 48 ?kaVks esa laØfer ckxksa ds iwjs ek;flfy;k ispsl dks lkQ dj nsrk gSA

‣ ,slk ik;k x;k fd ,aisUVsysl vksoyhDl vkSj fIkzLVfefj;l lqdqylh ‘kgrwr ihM+ddhV ds izeq[k izk—frd nq’eu gSA
‣ ,slk ik;k x;k fd ‘kgrwr isM+ :ih; ikS/kkjksi.k esa ihM+ddhV vkSj jksx vkØe.k ckSuk ikS/kksjksi.k dh rqyuk esa de ik;k
x;kA
‣ mRrj &if’pe Hkkjr ds f}izt mifoHkkx dh vko’;drkvks a dks ns[krs gq,] laLFkku ladj iztuuh; js’ke dhV fodflr
djus esa l{ke gS tSlsa fd SBGP22 x SBGP5 vkSj CSR2 x SBGP22A bu ladjks a dks ijEijkxr ladj SH6 x
NB4D2 ds bu lanHkksZ esa tSls dkslk mit ¼10 ls 15 fd-xzk- o`f) @100 jks-eq-ch- ½] js’ke dh xq.koRrk ¼, Js.kh ½ [kjkc
dkslk esa deh izfr’kr ¼5&6 izfr’kr deh½ vkSj dkslk cuus ds ckn dk vPNk isjkehVjl ¼81 izfr’kr /kkxk/kkj.k dh {kerk]
18 ls 19 izfr’kr dPPkk js’ke vkSj >90 izfr’kr rd 'kq}rk½ vkfn lanHkksZ esa mR—"V ik;k x;k gSA bu ladjks dks izkarh;
iztkfr vf/kdj.k dk;ZØe ds vUrxZr ijh{k.k ds fy, j[kk x;kA
‣ iztuuh; dk;ZØe ds vUrxZr iztkfr;ks a ds fodkl ds fy, vkn’kZ fLFkfr;ks a F-5 ih

‣ 2009&2010 ds nkSjku laLFkku us lexz :Ik ls mRrjh jkT;ks a rduhd gaLrkrj.k dk;ZØe ij dke fd;k ftues a 08 fodflr
rduhd dk gLrkraj.k fofHkUu lanaHkksZ esa tSls mRrj Hkkjr esa ‘kgrwr ikS/kkjksi.k rduhd] i.kZ[ksrh vkSj ‘kgrwr o`{kks a dh NVkabZ
rduhd tksfd mRrj Hkkjr dh ‘khrks‛.k ifjfLFkfr esa Åxk;h x;hA tSfod [kkn rduhd] u, js’kedhV ladjks a CS6 x
Pam 101, Dun6 x Dun 21 vkSj RSJ3 x RSJ1; dk irk pyk lkFk gh efgykvks a ds l’kfDrdj.k ds fy, mRrj
izns’k dh mPp PH eǹk@mi;ksxh —‚kd Hkwfe es a js’kedhV dkslk gLrf’kYi rduhd dh Hkh ‘kq:vkr dhA
izf’k{k.k
‣ bl vuqla/kku dsUnz esa 60 fdlkuksa] 70 js’ke mRiknu foHkkxh; deZpkfj;ks a dks lfEefyr dj js’ke mRiknu ds fofo/k vk;keksa
esa izf’kf{kr fd;k x;kA
‣ bafnjk xk¡/kh jk‛Vªh; eqDr fo’ofo|ky; ds v/;;u dsUnz ds vUrxZr 13 fo|kfFkZ;ks a us js’kemRiknu esa izek.k Ik= iw.kZ fd;kA
—‚kd {ks= ‘kkyk
‣ —‚kd {ks= ‘kkykvksa ds vUrxZr 210 —‚kdks a dks mRrj Hkkjr ds 7 —‚kd {ks= ‘kkykvks a }kjk js’kedhV iztuu vkSj ‘kgrwr
[ksrh ds fofo/k vk;keks a esa izf’kf{kr fd;k x;kA
dk;ZØeks a dk vk;kstu
a ‣ lewg ppkZ, & 41
‣ fopkj xks‛Bh & 03
‣ tkx:drk dk;ZØe & 03
‣ pyfp= izn’kZu & 09
lewg fodkl dsUnz
‣ ta- o d- esa =ky] uolsjk] cUnhiqjk] vkSj frdjh esa 4 lewgksa dh LFkkiuk dh x;hA
‣ gehjiqj] fg-iz- vkSj dkylh mRrjk[k.M] izR;sd es a ,d&,d lewg dk;Zjr gSA
‣ tEewd’ehj jkT; esa 350 fdlkuks a dks lfEefyr fd;k x;kA 19850 ‘kgrwr isM+ksa dk izca/ku fd;k x;k] ‘kgrwr ds 6 laHkkx
LFkkfir fd, x, vkSj 6 pkWdh dhVikyu dsUnz fufeZr fd, x,A
izkarh; iztkfr vf/kdj.k dk;ZØe
‣ bl dk;ZØe ds vUrxZr ds-js-m-iz-la- ikEiksj }kjk 09 js’kedhV ladjks dks fodflr fd;k x;kA tks fd mRRkjHkkjr ds 10
ijh{k.k dsUnzks a tSls] {ks=h; js’ke mRiknu vuqla/kku dsUnz tEew] {ks=h; js’ke mRiknu vuqla/kku dsUnz] lkgkiqj] ‘ksj&,&d’ehj
—f‛k foKku izkS?kksfxdh fo’ofo|ky;] d’ehj vkSj ‘ksj&,&d’ehj —f‛k foKku izkS?kksfxdh fo’ofo|ky;] tEew esa ijh{kkjr gSA
{ks=h; js’kemRiknu vuqla/kku dsUnz fejkulkfgc] tEew

‣ tEew dh fLFkfr;ks a esa mR—‚V ‘kgrwr thuiz:iks a dk ewY;kdau djus ij ifj.kkeLo:Ik LC-8 thuiz:Ik dh igpku dh xbZA
tks fd izpfyr mUur mitkfr S146 thuiz:Ik ds lerqY; ik;k x;kA blds vfrfjDr nks ewyu thuiz:iks a tSls] ME –
0065 vkSj ME –0129 dh Hkh igpku dh x;hA
‣ rhu lqjfHkr ikS/kksa] tSls lk;ecksikstsu isuMqyql oj dkyke CPK F 238, C ukjMql oj CN –5 vkSj esUFkk ,sjosufll dks
foKku ,oa izkS|ksfxdh foHkkx }kjk izk;ksftr ;kstuk ds vUrxZr ‘kgrwr isM+ :ih; ikS/kkjksi.k esa lQyrk iwoZd Åxk;k x;kA
‣ 8 js’kedhV thuiz:iks a tSls DUN 6, DUN 22, RSJ11, RSJ 14, RSJ 15, CS 6, SH6, vkSj NB4D2 dk ijh{k.k 5
oha fu:Ik izfrcy v’ku n’kk,a ds vUrxZr dhVikyu O;ogkj ds fy, fd;k x;kA thuiz:iks a NB4D2, CS6 vkSj RSJ14
dh dkslk izkfIr dk izfr’kr 40&50 vafdr fd;k x;k] vkSj iztuuh; lalk/ku lkexzh ds fy, p;fur dj ;kstukUrxZr vkxs
ds v/;;u ds fy, j[kk x;kA
‣ olar Qly 2009 ds nkSjku] RSJ ladjks dh vkSlr mit 60-0 fd-xzk-@OZ ds lkFk vkSlr dkslk mit 50-30 fdxzk-@OZ
vkdh x;hA
‣ miÅ‛.kdfVca/kh; mRrj Hkkjr esa pkj rduhdh gLrkarj.k ifj;kstukvks a ds yksdfiz;hdj.k djus ds fy, mRiknd ladj
js’kedhV RSJ1 x RSJ3 tSodh; [kkn ] ‘kgrwr isM+ [ksrh] N¡VkbZ vkSj izfIr izkS|kSfxdh ij dk;ZØe vk;ksftr fd, x;sA
‣ izkS|ksfxdh; fodkl vk/kkfjr] 10 ojejhl dks —‚kdks a ds LFkkuksa ij ykxr izHkkoh vkSj Ik;kZoj.kh; eS=h; tSfod [kkn mRiknu
vo/kkj.kk dks fodflr djus ds fy, rduhd gaLrkrj.k dk;ZØe ds varxZr fodflr fd;k x;kA
izf’k{k.k %
‣ cktkjh; Qwyks a] vkfFkZd thouksi;ksxh] js’kedhV dkslk gLrf’kYi] dh vo/kkj.kk dks xSj dhV ikyu vof/k esa miO;olk; ds
:Ik esa fodflr fd;k x;kA bl nkSjku 47 efgykvks a dks dkslk gLrf’kYi] Qy tSyh] vkSj flji dh rS;kfj;ka djus esa
izf’k{kr fd;kA
‣ fofHkUu dsilwy ikB~;Øeksa ds vUrxZr js’ke mRiknu foHkkx@vU; izk;ksftr vfHkdj.kksa ds 41 lnL;ks a us js’ke mRiknu ds
fofo/k vk;keks a ds izf’k{k.k esa fgLlk fy;kA
{ks=h; js’kemRiknu vuqla/kku dsUnz] lkgkiqj
‣ ‘kgrwr isM+ks dh o`f) izkpy fofHkUu Å¡pkbZ;ks a ij fofHkUu mipkjks a ds lkFk fu;a=.k ls vf/kd ckM+huqek ‘kgrwr ls 16-41 Vu@gs-@izfro‛kZ ls 18-99 Vu@gs@izfro‛kZ
i.kZ mit esa o`f) gqbZA

‣ fgek¡py izns’k ds fofHkUu Ik;kZoj.kh; {ks=ks a esa S-146 vkSj S-1635 ‘kgrwr thuiz:iks a dh vk’kktud thuiz:iksa ds :Ik esa
fofHkUu Å¡pkbZ;ks a ij isM+ ds :Ik esa jksiM+ dj fodflr dkslk mRikndrk ds fy, igpku dh xbZA i.kZmit nj 9&10
Vu@gs-@ik¡p lky iqjkus isM+ksa ls rhu mitks a es a izkIr dhA
‣ ,tksfoDVj ds rhu LFkkuh; foHksnksa dks loa/kZu ek/;e dk ekudhdj.k dj foHksnh—r fd;k x;kA nsgjknwu esa ‘kgrwr Åxkus
ds fy, lexz [kfut izca/ku ra= esa fodflr tSo moZjd ls tSo moZjd laokgd igys ls gh ekudh—r ik;k x;kA
‣ bl dsUnz }kjk rhu rduhd gLrkarj.k dk;ZØeks a dh igy dh xbZ vkSj DUN6 x DUN 21 ds vUrxZr 11450 ladj jks-eqch-
dks rS;kj fd;k rFkk ‘kjn 2009 esa 7 fLFkkfir ijh{k.k dsUnzks a dks forfjr fd;k x;kA
‣ {ks=h; foLrkj dsUnzksa us 858 —‚kdks a ds O;olkf;d js’ke dhV ikyu ds fy, lfEefyr fd;kA ijEijkxr ladjks SH6 x
NB4D2, Multi x Bi (Nistari x NB4D2 & PM x NB4D2) rFkk u, ladj DUN 6 x DUN22 esa Øe’k% 40-11]
32-62 vkSj 44-45 izfr 100 jks-eq-ch- ik;k x;kA
‣ foLrkj lEizs‛k.k dk;ZØe ds vUrxZr 78 lewg ppkZ,¡] 28 —‚kd fnolksa] 08 fopkj xks‛Bh;k¡] vkSj 32 pyfp= izn’kZuh;ksa dk
vk;kstu fd;k x;kA
‣ Lo.kZta;rh Lojkstxkj ;kstuk ds fo’ks‛k dk;ZØe ds vUrxZr 3-07 yk[k ‘kgrwr ikS/kkjksi.kks a dks izfrosnu le; esa rS;kj fd;k
x;kA rFkk fdlkuks a }kjk 2058 fdxzk- dkslk mRiknu 32] 28 fdxzk- izfr 100 jks-eq-ch- ls olar vkSj ‘kjn _rq esa Øe’k%
mRikfnr fd;kA fgrxzkgh dk;ZØeks a ds vUrxZr 986 fdlkuka s dks lfEefyr fd;k x;kA
izf'k{k.k
‣ dsUnzh; js’ke cksMZ ds izf’k{k.k dk;ZØe ds vuqlkj 46 yksxks dks izf’k{k.k dkypØ esa lfEefyr fd;k x;k] vkSj 11500:-
ikB~;Øe ‘kqYd ds :Ik esa ,df=r fd;s x,A vkSj vU; dk;ZØeks a ds vUrxZr 88 —‚kdks a us Hkkx fy;kA

Research highlights of CSR&TI Pampore & its attached units
CENTRAL SERICULTURAL RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE, PAMPORE
‣ The saplings treated with bio-fertilizers in nursery show better survival ability (>90%) after transplantation
in the field as compared to the untreated saplings ( 81%
reelability, 18-19% raw silk and >90 points neatness). The said hybrids have been put forth for trials
under Provincial Race Authorization Programme.
‣ Under the breeding programme for evolution of races for sub-optimal conditions, 10 breeding lines
have completed F5 generation in autumn 2009. The pupation rate in these lines ranged from 80.09 to
90.04%, cocoon yield in the range of 12.80 to 15.33 Kg/10,000 larvae & shell ratio 16.53 to 20.06%

‣ In evolution of lines for thin denier, 6 lines completed F2 generation in autumn 2009 and the denier
has been recorded in the range of 2.24 to.2.55
‣ At P4 Basic Seed Farm, Manasbal 6710 DFLs were prepared and supplied to DOS and extension centres.
Gene Pool:
‣ Cataloguing on evaluation of mulberry germplasm in North India has been done.
‣ 67 mulberry accessions were being maintained at CSRTI, Pampore.
‣ 165 silkworm accessions are being maintained (mostly Bivoltines) in the silkworm Germplasm bank at
Pampore
‣ 80 genotypes of mulberry germplasm are being maintained at P4, BSF, Manasbal as Temperate
Germplasm Bank.
‣ 46 bivoltine Silkworm accessions are being maintained at in the Germplasm Bank at RSRS, Sahaspur.
Extension Activities:
TOT / OFT / DOT
‣
‣ A quantity of 254.5 oz (25450 DFLs) were distributed to 268 farmers in the Kashmir valley during
spring season and harvested 11,157 kg of cocoons with an average yield of 43.84kg/100 DFLs.
‣ During summer season 27 oz (2700 DFLs) were distributed to 49 farmers in the Kashmir valley and
obtained 597.5 kg cocoons with an average yield of 22.13kg/100 DFLs.
‣ During 2009-2010 the Institute has worked out a comprehensive programme of TOT for the Northern
States, which include transfer of 08 developed technologies covering various aspects viz. Mulberry
tree cultivation technology for North India; Leaf harvesting and pruning technology for mulberry
trees grown under sub-tropical conditions of North India; Vermicomposting technology; Introduction
of new silkworm hybrids CS6 x Pam101, Dun6 x Dun21 & RSJ3 x RSJ1; Plantation in high pH
soil/usar land at farmers land in Uttar Pradesh and silkworm cocoon handicrafts technology for women
empowerment.
Training:
‣ Apart from 60 farmers, 70 DOS officials and students were trained in various aspects of Sericulture at
this Institute.
‣ Under IGNOU study centre, 13 students completed the “Certificate course in Sericulture”.

Farmers Field School:
‣ Under farmers field schools 210 farmers have been trained on various aspects of silkworm rearing
and mulberry cultivation through 07 Farmers Field Schools in North India.
Events Conducted:
‣ Group Discussions : 41
‣ Vichara Goshthi : 03
‣ Awareness Programmes : 03
‣ Film Shows : 09
Cluster Development Centres:
‣ Four clusters have been established at Tral, Nowshera, Bandipora and Tikri in J&K state.
‣ One cluster each at Hamirpur (H. P.) and Kalsi (Uttarakhand) are also in operation.
‣ In Jammu & Kashmir State so far 350 farmers have been covered, 19,850 mulberry trees maintained,
06 blocks of mulberry trees established and 06 CRCs constructed.
Provincial Race Authorization Programme:
‣ Under this programme 09 silkworm hybrids developed by CSR&TI, Pampore, RSRS, Jammu, RSRS,
Sahaspur, SKUAST, Kashmir and SKUAST, Jammu are under trial in North India through 10 test centres.
REGIONAL SERICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION, MIRANSAHIB, JAMMU
‣ Evaluation of superior mulberry genotypes under Jammu conditions resulted in identification of LC-8
genotype, which has been found to be at par with the prevailing improved variety S146. In addition,
two good rooting genotypes were identified, viz. ME – 0065 and ME – 0129
‣ Three aromatic plants, viz. Cymbopogen pendulus var Kalam CPK F 238, C.nardus var CN-5 and Mentha
arvensis were grown successfully in between mulberry tree type plantation under DST sponsored
project.
‣ Eight silkworm genotypes namely DUN6, DUN22, RSJ11, RSJ14, RSJ15, CS6, SH6 and NB4D2 have
tested for rearing behaviour under stress feeding conditions in 5 th instar. Genotypes NB4D2, CS6 and
RSJ14 have recorded cocooning % between 40-50 and selected as breeding resource material for further
study under the project.
‣ During spring crop, 2009 an average cocoon yield of 50.30 Kg/ oz was recorded with an average yield
of 60.0 Kg/oz in RSJ hybrids.

‣ Four transfer of technology projects were conducted on popularisation of productive silkworm hybrid
RSJ1 x RSJ3, vermicomposting, mulberry tree cultivation, pruning and leaf harvesting technology under
subtropical North India.
‣ Bases on the technology developed, 10 vermeries have been developed at farmers places for developing
a concept of cost effective and eco friendly vermicompost production, under ToT programme.
TRAINING:
‣ A concept of economically viable, silkworm cocoon handicrafts has been developed as an avocation
during non rearing period. 47 women were trained in cocoon handicrafts, mulberry fruit jam and syrup
preparations during the period.
‣ 41 DOS / other agencies sponsored candidates imparted training on the various aspects of sericulture
under different capsule courses.
REGIONAL SERICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION, SAHASPUR.
‣ The growth parameters of mulberry trees grown at different elevations with different treatments
showed improvement over control. Mild slope 10 0 C recorded maximum leaf yield 9.27 tons/hector.
‣ Medicinal plants (Andrographis, Rauvolfia, Cyperus, and Asparagus) can safely be integrated with
mulberry in the spacing of 10‟X10‟ with an advantage of increased mulberry leaf yield productivity by
20-25% and additional income to the farmer.
‣ Organic farming with Sericultural waste + Green manuring with Daincha (Sesbania aculeata) seeds
inoculated with Rhizobium bacteria + FYM + Vermi compost + liquid biophos and bio-potash, increased
leaf yield from 8.41 ton/ha/yr to 9.93 t/ha/yr in tree type mulberry and from 16.41 ton/ha/yr
to 18.99 t/ha/yr in bush type.
‣ S-146 and S-1635 mulberry genotypes were identified as promising mulberry genotypes in different
eco-zones of Himachal Pradesh for plantation as tree at different altitudes for improved cocoon productivity.
Leaf yield ranged from 9 - 10 ton/ha/yr in three harvests from five year old trees.
‣ Three local strains of Azotobacter have been isolated after standardization of culture media. Further,
carrier of bio-fertilizer has also been standardized to develop Biofertilizer for integrated nutrient management
system for mulberry grown in Dehradun soil.
‣ The station initiated three TOT programmes and with regard to Dun 6 x Dun 21 TOT a total of 11450
hybrid DFLs were prepared and supplied to seven designated test centres in autumn, 2009.
‣ REC‟s covered 858 farmers for commercial rearing with ruling hybrids SH 6 x NB4D2, Multi X Bi (Nistari
X NB4D2 & PM X NB4D2) and new hybrid DUN 6 X Dun 22 recording 40.11, 32.62 and 44.45 kg
cocoons per 100 DFLs respectively.
‣ Under extension communication programme 78 Group discussions, 28 Farmers days, 08 Vichar Gosties
and 32 Film shows were organized.
‣ Under special SGSY project 3.07 lakh mulberry plantations were raised. Farmers produced about 2058
kg cocoons with average productivity of 32 and 28 kg cocoons per 100 DFLs in spring and autumn
crops respectively. Under beneficiary training programme 986 farmers were covered so far.

TRAINING:
‣ As per CSB training schedule 46 personnel‟s were covered under training calendar and Y 11500 was
collected course fee. Besides 88 farmers were imparted training under other programmes.
Research Advisory Committee
Dr. A.S.Shawl
Scientist-F & Head,
Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR),
Sanatnagar,
SRINAGAR – 190 005 [J&K]
Dr. A. A. Zaidi
Scientist- EII, Plant Virology,
Chairman
Member

Institute of Himalayan Bio-resource Technology
PALAMPUR – 176061 (H.P.)
Dr. Bijay Singh
ICAR , National Professor,
Department of Soils, Punjab Agriculture University,
LUDHIANA – 141 004 (Punjab)
Dr. T. P. Trivedi
Project Director (DIPA) & Assistant Director General (ARIS)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-I, Pusa, NEW DELHI-110012
Dr. M. S. Gill
Director Extension, Punjab Agriculture University
LUDHIANA – 141 004 (Punjab)
Dr. Baldev Sharma
Retired Professor ( Zoology),
Vijaypur, Samba, JAMMU
Prof. I. S. Singh
Chief R&D (Cereals) Krishidhan Seeds Limited
D-3 to D-6, Additional MIDC Area,
Aurangabad Road, JALNA-431203 (Maharastra )
Director (Tech), CSB, Bangalore
Director, CSTRI, Bangalore
Director, NSSO, Bangalore
Director, DOS, J&K
Director, DOS, Uttarakhand
Director, DOS, H.P.
Director, CSR&TI, Pampore
Joint Director, CSR&TI, Pampore
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Invitee
Invitee
Invitee
Invitee
Member - Convener
The heads of RSRS, Miransahib/Sahaspur; RO, Jammu/New Delhi and RDO, Lucknow are invitees
SCIENTIFIC & ASSOCIATED PERSONNEL
Dr. M.A.Khan
Director
Dr. Malik Farooq
Scientist-D (upto December, 2009)
Mulberry Breeding & Genetics
Dr. M. F. Baqual, Scientist-C (upto November, 2009)
Dr. R. K. Fotadar, Scientist- C
Dr. Aftab Ahmad, Scientist-B

Agronomy
Smt. Rajinder Kour, Scientist-C
Silkworm Breeding & Genetics
Dr. Abad A. Siddiqui, Scientist-C
Sh. Mir Nisar Ahmad, Scientist-C
Sh. Haroon Rashid, Scientist-B (Up to Dec.,2009)
Entomology & Pathology
Dr. S. B. Zeya, Scientist-B (Upto August, 2009)
Sh. Irfan Illahi, Scientist-B
Dr. Vishal Mittal Scientist-B
Technical & Co-ordination Section
Sh. Mir Nisar Ahmad, Scientist-C
Sh. M. Shafi Mir, Sr. Field Assistant
Extension & Training Division
Dr. M. F. Baqual, Scientist-C (upto Nov. 2009)
Sh. Shakeel Ahmad, Scientist-B
Administration & Accounts
Sh. Benudhar Sethi, Assistant Director (A&A)
Library
Dr. Aftab Ahmad, Scientist-B
Hindi Cell
Smt. Rajinder Kour, Scientist-C (Namit Rajbhasha Adhikari)
Sh. Manoj Kumar, Junior Translator [Hindi] (upto January, 2010)
Computer Section:
Smt. Asmat Jan, Computer Programmer
Store
Sh. M.Aslam Bhat, Senior Technical Assistant
Maintenance
Sh. Mir Manzoor Ali, Superintendent
Sh. Sheikh Ajaz Ahmad, Technical Assistant
P4, Basic Seed Farm, Manasbal, Kashmir
Sh. S. M. Quadir, Scientist-D
Regional Sericultural Research Stations

RSRS, Sahaspur, Dehradun [UTR.]
Sh. M.M. Bhat, Scientist – D
Dr. Alok Gautam, Scientist – C (upto 20/5/2009)
Dr. P.K. Srivastav, Scientist – C
Dr. Raja Ram, Scientist – C (upto 30/06/2009)
Dr. P.K. Singh, Scientist – C
Sh. K. R. Maurya, Scientist–C (w.e.f. 27/05/2009)
Dr. Pankaj Tewary, Scientist – C
Dr. Rajat Mohan, Scientist – C
Dr. R.K. Dhingra, Scientist – C
Sh. B.B.S. Negi, Scientist – C
Dr. Harish Chandra, Scientist – C
Sh. N.K. Bhatia, Scientist –C (w.e.f. 02/06/2009)
Administration & Accounts
Sh. M.N. Roy, Asst. Dir. (A & A) (Upto 30/4/09)
Sh. B.K Mahapatra, Asst. Dir. (A & A) (w.e.f. 11/6/09)
RSRS, Miransahib, Jammu [J&K]
Dr. B. B. Bindroo, Scientist-D
Dr. Anil Dhar, Scientist-C
Dr. S.L.Dhar, Scientist-C
Dr. S.K.Raina, Scientist-C
Dr. T.P.S.Chauhan, Scientist-C
Dr. R.A. Khan, Scientist-C
Dr. B.K.Singhal, Scientist-C
Dr. M. K. Tayal, Scientist-C
Sh. H.R.Bania, Scientist-B

JAMMU & KASHMIR
Extension Centres/Units
REC, Y. K. Pora, Anantnag
Sh. B. A. Salroo, Technical Assistant
REC, Nowshehra, Rajouri
Dr. G. S. Maurya, Scientist-C
Sub-REC, Tral, Pulwama
Dr. M. Aslam, Scientist-C
Sub-REC, Bandipora, Baramulla
Sh. Haroon Rashid, Scientist-B (w.e.f. Jan, 2010)
Sh. A.A. Khan, Sr. Tech. Asstt. (upto 31-08-2009)
REC, Barnoti
Dr. Ramakant, Scientist-C
Sub-REC, Tikri
Sh. R. K. Charak, Senior Technical Assistant
UTTAR PRADESH
REC, Gorakhpur
Dr. A.Kumar, Scientist-C
Dr. H.C. Mani, Scientist-C
REC, Gonda
Sh Pramod Kumar, Scientist-C
Sh.Rajesh Khare, Scientist-C
Sub-REC, Bhadrasi, Varanasi
Dr. V.K. Awasthi, Scientist-C
Dr. R.P. Singh, Scientist-C
Dr. S.K. Gupta, SRA
REC, Chhutmalpur
Sh. V.B. Srivastava, Scientist-C
Dr. P.M. Tripathi, Scientist-C
UTTARAKHAND
REC, Bageshwar

Sh. M.M. Dhasmana, Scientist-C
Dr. D.P.Paiwal, Scientist-C
REC cum CDC (SGSY), Udham Singh Nagar
Dr N.K.Sahani, Scientist-C
Sh. D.C. Joshi, Scientist-C
Dr. Ashwani Kant, Scientist-C
CDC,Kalsi
Dr S.P.Singh, Scientist-C
Sh S.Kumar, Scientist-C
Sh. Suresh Kumar, T.A.
HIMACHAL PRADESH
REC, Una
Dr. Tribhuwan Singh, Scientist – C
Dr. Ranjan Tiwary, Scientist-C
Dr. S.K. Tyagi, Scientist-C
REC, Dutt Nagar, Rampur Shimla
Sh. Suresh Prakash, T. A
Sh Babu Lal ( w.e.f. 13/04/2009)
HARYANA
Sub-REC, Panchkula
Dr. Pratap Narayan, Scientist-C
Sh C.K. Purohit, Scientist-B
PUNJAB
REC, Sujanpur
Dr. O. P. Gadgala, Scientist-C
RAJASTHAN
REC, Fateh Nagar [Rajasthan]
Dr. S.S. Chauhan, Scientist-C

MULBERRY BREEDING & GENETICS SECTION
Project: Multilocational Trial of Superior Mulberry Selections
M. F. Baqual (upto November, 2009), Aftab A. Shabnam and R.K.Fotadar
The studies have been taken up for identification of a mulberry genotype suitable
under the varied ecozones of temperate conditions of Kashmir. The F 1 selections
have been short listed based on their sprouting behavior, rootability and high leaf
yield as envisaged in the concluding project entitled “Breeding of early sprouting
and high yielding mulberry variety (ies) amenable to propagation by stem cuttings
and high survival ability for rainfed conditions in Kashmir and other temperate regions
of North India.” The ranking of the selections has been done by using joint
scoring technique. The analysis revealed that S-140 stood first in ranking followed
by S-145, S-152 and S-106 in that order (Table 1).
It was envisaged to formulate a new project and accordingly a complete note on the
project entitled “Evaluation of F 1 selections of mulberry (Morus spp.) for their suitability
under varied ecozones of temperate conditions of Jammu and Kashmir” was
formulated and presented in RC meeting held at RSRS, Sahaspur on 09.02.2010.
Subsequently the trial was laid out at three sites namely, P4 BSF, Manasbal, REC,
Y.K.Pora and SDD, Kalmoonah, Kupwara in a randomized block design. The study
involves three F 1 selections viz. S-140, S-145 and S-106 along with Goshoerami as
control involving both tree and dwarf types of plantations.
The studies on root proliferation as a part of the above said project was taken up to
ascertain the behaviour of root proliferation and to test them under varied ecozones
of temperate conditions of North India for their suitability. Accordingly stem cuttings
of 11 short listed F 1 selections along with three controls namely Goshoerami, Chinese
White and Rokokuyaso were planted in a randomized block design at CSR&TI
Pampore. The data has been generated on sprouting behaviour of the selections
and related parameters of root biomass, which is in conformity with their rankings
(Fig. 1). The studies also indicate that the selected F 1 s are better than control with
regard to root/shoot ratio thereby indicating superior vigour of plants at sapling
stage (Fig. 2). The study shall be repeated to confirm the findings.
The stability studies were taken up on 14 short listed selections with a view to throw
light on attaining the stability in leaf yield of the selections at a particular age of the
plant. Accordingly the data on yield and yield attributes was generated during autumn
season from two year old plantation. The leaf yield varied from 0.200 to 0.444

Kg/plant. A study on stability of F 1 selections has yielded superior performance of S-
106, S-145 and S-140 in that order as regards their leaf yield. The results are in
conformity with their behaviour analyzed by way of joint scoring.
Furthermore, plantation of 11 shortlisted selections was raised for demonstration
purposes at CSR&TI, Pampore and for studying their behaviour after transplantation.
Subsequently survival of the saplings after transplantation and sprouting percent
of the selections has been recorded. Moreover, some visual observations have
been recorded in order to substantiate the F 1 selections as regards other traits. The
ranking of S-140 which stood first is in conformity with its ranking by joint scoring
method as regards survival (%) after transplanting.
Project: Germplasm bank Acquisition, Conservation, Characterization and
Utilization.
R.K.Fotadar, Anil Dhar and Aftab A. Shabnam.
Fifty eight accessions representing five species namely M. multicaulis, M. alba, M.
indica, M. bombycis and M. Kayayama were evaluated at Central Sericultural Research
and Training Institute, Pampore. Out of 58 accessions, 33 were of temperate
and 25 of tropical origin. Information of 27 morphological traits namely, growth nature,
branching nature, young shoot colour, mature shoot colour, phyllotaxy, lenticel
density/sq.cm, lenticel shape, bud shape, leaf apex, leaf shape, leaf margin, leaf
base, leaf surface, leaf texture, leaf nature, leaf lobation, leaf colour, leaf glossiness,
leaf area (sq. cm), internodal distance (cm), weight of 100 fresh leaves (g), leaf
yield (kg/plant/crop), moisture content (%), moisture retention (%) after 8 hours
and sex expression was generated to develop a catalogue involving the characterization
of mulberry genotypes under temperate conditions. Out of the 58 genotypes,
18, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1 and 34 are from Japan, China, Russia, Italy, France, Burma and
India, respectively. The total numbers of accessions were grouped into two majour
groups i.e. temperate and tropical with the object to promote utilization, classification
of mulberry based on their origin since it can assist in making breeding programmes
meaningful and directional. Moreover, some economically important characters
namely, number of shoots, total shoot length, internodal distance, weight of
100 leaves, leaf area, leaf petiole ratio and leaf yield/crop were recorded. Data so
generated was pooled for drawing the conclusions.
Information on sexuality of 58 genotypes revealed 72.70, 24.20 and 3.00% are dioecious,
monoecious and bisexual respectively among the temperate genotypes,

whereas 76.00, 20.00 and 4.00% are dioecious, monoecious and bisexual respectively
among tropical genotypes. The appearance of bisexual flowers was found to
be occasional. Sex expression of plants was found to be consistent for the majority
of genotypes except Kanva-2, which usually bears female flowers, has been found
to bear male flowers occasionally. In general growth nature was predominantly
found to be spreading; branching nature –slightly curved; young shoot colour -
green; mature shoot colour -greyish brown; Phyllotaxy -pentastichous (2/5); Lenticel
density ranged from 3-12/cm 2 ; Lenticel shape was predominantly round; bud
shape -acute triangle; leaf apex -acuminate; leaf shape –ovate; leaf margin –
serrate; leaf base –cordate; leaf surface –smooth; leaf texture –charatacious; leaf
nature –heterophyllous; leaf lobation –lobed/unlobed; leaf colour –green; leaf glossiness
–glossy; leaf area ranged from 71 to 262 sq. cm; internodal distance 3.40 to
5.32 cm; weight of 100 leaves 215 to 701 g; moisture content 57.11 to 85.78%;
moisture retention capacity 66.61 to 93.46%; leaf yield 0.28 to 3.19 kg/plant/crop;
rooting 1.44 to 70%; disease severity –none of the accessions was found to be resistant
to any of three major diseases (Table 2). Temperate accessions were found
equally straight and slightly curved as compared to tropical genotypes, which were
predominantly straight. Analysis of the data shows some of the desired attributes in
temperate genotypes such as more leaf area, less internodal distance, heterophyllous
nature, more weight of 100 leaves and more of leaf yield. However, superior
root ability, is a desired attribute in tropical genotypes. A comparison on the pooled
data of 58 genotypes reveals the superiority of mulberry of temperate origin in most
of the characters except in total shoot length and root ability.
Cataloguing of the accessions can be meaningful since while taking up the crop improvement
studies, desirable visual characters can be taken into account for selecting
the parents. The knowledge on parental components can make the crop improvement
more directional and meaningful. The studies have also revealed that the
mulberry genotypes of temperate origin are superior in most of the characters except
in total shoot length and root ability. M. malticaulis has been found to be superior
in most of the characters except in root ability. Since taxonomy of mulberry
species is confusing and generating/cataloguing of data on some of the morphological
traits may assist in identification of accessions. Documentation of the data on
germplasm is essential and it has proved to be bottle neck in the mulberry sericulture.
Moreover, the studies can help in conserving the mulberry genetic diversity,
which is otherwise in a threat of extinction.
Table 1: Ranking of F 1 selections using joint scoring technique:

Selection Score Value Total Score Rank
Root ability Leaf Yield
S-152 0.250 0.333 0.583 III
S-217 0.250 0.500 0.750 IV
S-140 0.250 0.167 0.417 I
S-145 0.250 0.167 0.417 II
S-106 0.500 0.167 0.667 IV
S-186 0.500 0.833 0.667 V
S-213 0.500 0.833 1.333 XI
S-113 0.500 1.000 1.333 XII
S-85 0.500 0.167 0.833 VII
S-158 0.750 0.167 0.917 VIII
S-38 0.750 0.167 0.917 IX
Rokokuyoso 0.750 0.167 0.417 XIII
Goshoerami 1.000 0.167 1.167 X
Chinese White 0.500 0.333 1.500 XIV
Table 2: Frequency of various morphological traits among 58 mulberry accessions.
Character Frequency of traits Remarks
Growth nature Spreading = 32
Erect = 23
Drooping = 3
Predominantly Spreading
Branching nature Slightly curved = 31
Straight = 26
Curved = 1
Predominantly
curved
Slightly
Young shoot colour Green = 44
Greenish purple = 14
Predominantly Green
Mature shoot colour Greyish brown = 27
Brown = 20; Grey = 7
Dark brown = 3
Greyish green = 1
Predominantly
brown
Greyish
Phyllotaxy Pentastichous (2/5) = 54 Predominantly Pentastich-

Character Frequency of traits Remarks
Tristichous (1/3) = 2
ous (2/5)
Distichous (1/2) = 2
Lenticel density/ sq.cm 3 – 12 Highest in Kanva-2
Lenticel shape Round = 23
Elliptical = 13
Oval = 11
Oval/elliptical = 6
Round/elliptical = 5
Bud shape Acute triangle = 45
Long triangle = 8
Round = 3
Spindle = 2
Leaf apex Acuminate = 48
Acute = 6
Acute/acuminate = 3
Obtuse = 1
Leaf shape Ovate = 31
Wide ovate = 22
Cordate = 4
Narrow ovate = 1
Leaf margin Serrate = 37
Dentate = 18
Crenate = 1
Crenate/serrate = 1
Serrate/dentate = 1
Leaf base Cordate = 54
Truncate = 4
Leaf surface Smooth = 40
Slightly rough = 11
Rough = 7
Leaf texture Charatacious = 50
Membranous = 4
Coriacious = 4
Leaf nature Heterophyllous = 30
Homophyllous = 28
Predominantly Round
Predominantly Acuminate
Predominantly Ovate
Predominantly Serrate
Predominantly Cordate
Predominantly Smooth
Charata-
Predominantly
cious
Predominantly Acute triangle
Predominantly Heterophyllous

Character Frequency of traits Remarks
Leaf lobation Lobed/unlobed = 28
Unlobed = 23
Predominantly
Lobed/unlobed
Lobed = 7
Leaf colour Green = 31
Predominantly Green
Dark green = 27
Leaf glossiness Glossy = 34
Predominantly Glossy
Slightly glossy = 11
Strongly glossy = 8
Non-glossy = 5
Leaf area (sq. cm) 71 – 262 Highest in Goshoerami
Internodal distance (cm) 3.40 – 5.32 Highest in Chinese white
and lowest in Sanish – 5
Wt. of 100 fresh leaves 215 – 701 Highest in Goshoerami
(g)
Leaf yield (kg/plant/ crop) 0.28 – 3.19 Highest in Goshoerami
Moisture content (%) 57.11 – 85.78 Highest in Togowase and
lowest in Zangabud
Moisture retention (%) 66.61 – 93.46 Highest in Kairyoroso and
after 8 hours
lowest in Zangabud
Disease severity
i) Powdery mildew
ii) Leaf spot
Resistant = 23
Moderately resistant = 14
Moderately susceptible = 15
Moderately susceptible = 39
Highly susceptible = 9
Moderately resistant = 4
Fifty two (52) accessions
were screened for disease
severity. None of the accessions
was found to be
completely resistant
iii) Margaronia
Resistant = 26
Moderately resistant = 26
Rooting (%) 1.44 – 70 Highest in C–4 and lowest
in French and Nadigam

Fig. 1: Sprouting (%) of F 1 selections (Mean of two years)
Fig.2: Root Biomass and root/shoot ratio of F1 selections
60
0.70
55
50
40
30
45.4 45.6
0.51
0.40
42
0.27
46.8
0.38
49.4
0.33 0.33
0.49
38.8
48.2
0.53
47.4
0.44
33.4
0.35
42
0.46
0.36
29.8
0.55
25.4
0.58
32.8
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
R oot B iomas s
(g s apling -1)
R oot/S hoot
biomas s ratio
20
0.20
10
0.10
0
0.00
S -38
S -85
S -106
S -113
S -140
S -145
S -152
S -158
S -186
S -213
S -217
C hines e white
G os hoerami
R ok okuyas o
Fig. 2: Root biomass and root/shoot ratio of F 1 selections

AGRONOMY SECTION
Project: Intercropping of medicinal and aromatic plants with mulberry for
better economic returns under temperate and sub-tropical conditions of
Jammu & Kashmir state
Co-ordinator: M. A. Khan, Director
Sub-Project: Intercropping of medicinal and aromatic plants with mulberry
under temperate conditions of Kashmir.
Rajinder Kour, Tej Kishan* and G. M. Darzi
*The Scientist is with CIMAP (IIIM, Boner, Pulwama)
During the year 2009, the saplings of three medicinal plants namely Atropa belladonna,
Lavendula officinalis and Echinacea purpurae growing in the field in a Randomized
Block Design as intercrops under established tree type of mulberry plantation
of Goshoerami were maintained by providing timely hoeing, pot watering and
weeding. Mulberry plantation was maintained following the recommended package
of practices for temperate region.
The harvesting was made once in Lavendula officinalis and twice in Atropa belladonna.
The details of the harvest made from medicinal plants are furnished in Table-3.
Table-3: Details of the harvests of medicinal and aromatic plants as an intercrop
during the year 2009.
Name of the
medicinal and
aromatic plant
Number of
harvests
made during
the
Estimated
Actual yield
648 ft 2 hectare
obtained for yield per
Rate
(Rs.)
Estimated
additional
income per
hectare (ru-

Atropa belladonna
Lavendula
officinalis
year, 2009
pees) during
first year
02 1.800 kg 302 kg Rs. 20.00 6040.00
01 1.500 kg spikes
yielding 19 mi
of oil (Oil percentage
was
1.25 %)
3.19 litres
of oil
Rs2500
per litre
8000.00
Data on mulberry trees in terms of moisture content, leaf shoot ratio, 25 leaf weight
and leaf yield was recorded during both spring and autumn, 2009 and is presented
in Table-4. The treatments were statistically at par with one another in respect of all
the parameters.
To study the allelopathic effect of three medicinal/aromatic plants, 28 stem
cuttings per treatment per replication were treated with 10% extract of three
intercrops by dipping the basal portion of stem cuttings for 48 hours and were
then the treated cuttings were planted in nursery in Randomized Block Design.
Table-4: Effect of medicinal and aromatic plants on economic parameters of Mulberry
during autumn, 2008
Treatment Moisture content Leaf shoot ratio Leaf yield per tree (kg)
(%)
(%)
Spring Aut. Spring Aut. Spring Aut. Total
T-1 73.71 72.98 54.54 63.77 7.966 8.219 16.185
T-2 73.45 73.79 53.91 63.10 6.621 7.555 14.176
T-3 72.95 71.81 56.54 67.18 6.648 6.041 12.689
T-4 75.02 74.42 54.77 64.45 8.534 8.722 17.256
G.Mean
F test
CD at 5%
CV (%)
73.65
NS
-
1.71
73.25
NS
-
2.03
54.94
NS
-
5.15
64.63
NS
-
4.33
7.442
NS
-
25.256
7.634
NS
-
22.447
15.076
NS
-
22.269
T-I: Lavendula officinalis with mulberry
T-2: Atropa belladonna with mulberry
T-3: Echinacea purpurea with mulberry
T-4: Mulberry only

During the first year of its harvest it was estimated that an additional income of Rs.
6000/- and Rs. 8000/- can be obtained from one hectare of plantation by cultivating
Atropa belladonna & Lavendula officinalis respectively as an intercrop without having
any significant effect on productivity of foliage.
Test site: RSRS, Jammu:
Intercropping of medicinal and aromatic plants with mulberry for better
economic returns under temperate and sub-tropical conditions of Jammu
and Kashmir State.
R. K.Fotadar, Anil Dhar and M.A.Khan
Use of medicinal plants having export value has been found a vital area for
higher returns and present project has been envisaged to use some of these
promising commercially viable medicinal plants as intercrops to make mulberry
cultivation more remunerative. Basic concept of the project is to improve
upon the economic returns of sericulture farmers and to make mulberry
cultivation sustainable by practicing intercrops with mulberry.
Treatments
1. Mulberry alone
2. Mulberry with Mentha arvensis
3. Mulberry with Cymbopogon pendulus, kalam as intercrop.
4. Mulberry with Cymbopogon nardus, CN-5 as intercrop.
5. Mentha arvensis alone
6. Cymbopogon pendulus, kalam alone
7. Cymbopogon nardus, CN-5 alone.
The economics of intercrop based on 1 year data is depicted in table-5 and
the same reveals that remuneration to the extent of Rs 16540 can be generated
from intercropping cymbopogen-var Kalam (sole). However total economics
and land equivalent ratio shall be worked out after generating the data
from second year of studies and inputs given during the studies shall be
worked out once conclusion are drawn. Yield and yield attributes of intercrops
is depicted in table-6 & 7.

Studies on allelopathic effect of aromatic plants on mulberry stem cuttings is given
in (table-8). The data reveals that there are no significant effects of treatments on
the growth of stem cuttings of mulberry.
Table -5: Economics of intercrops based on I year of studies (Year 2009)
Treatment Oil (liters/acre) Total Oil
liter/ acre
I Crop II Crop
Cost of Total remuneration
oil/liter (Y)
(Rs.)
Kalam with mulberry 18.74 2.32 21.06 500.00 10530.00
Kalam Sole 29.70 3.38 33.08 500.00 16540.00
CN-5 with mulberry 18.28 4.69 22.97 600.00 13782.00
CN-5 Sole 21.16 6.07 27.23 600.00 16338.00
* Total economics shall be worked out after second year of studies on intercropping
Table-6: Yield and Yield attributes under different intercrops.
Treatments
No. of
shoots
Length of
the longest
shoot
(cm)
Total
shoot
length
(cm)
100 leaf
weight
(g)
Internodal
distance
(cm)
Leafshoot
ratio
Leaf yield
kg/plant
Mulberry
with CN-5
Mulberry
with Kalam
Mulberry
with Mentha
Mulberry
sole
128.33 68.33 2915.83 247.50 4.27 0.74 1.548
124.50 57.50 2469.15 246.66 4.21 0.74 1.286
153.33 91.83 5740.83 270.83 4.23 0.72 2.680
146.66 89.16 5548.33 268.33 4.29 0.72 2.432
Table-7: Yield and Yield attributes of Mentha as intercrop,

Treatments
No. of
plants/
sq.mt
Wt. of
plant/
sq.mt
No. of
branches/
plant
Total yield
(fresh) kg
Height of
(cm)
Oil (Litres)/
acre
Mentha Sole 145.00 1.075 2.60 42.00 45.80 9.58
Mentha
mulberry
with
69.67 0.470 3.00 26.67 43.53 6.05
Table-8: Allelopathic effect on mulberry stem cuttings
Treatments Survival (%) Height of saplings
(cm)
Mentha with mulberry 27.00 26.37
CN-5 with mulberry 34.33 32.70
Kalam with mulberry 40.00 30.80
Mentha sole 46.00 25.71
CN-5 sole 29.00 26.07
Kalam with sole 41.33 27.43
Mulberry sole 46.67 32.47
ON – FARM TRIALS:
A. To study the effect of biofertilizers in nursery on growth and yield of
mulberry under field conditions.
Rajinder Kour and M. A. Khan
Location
Genotype
Treatment
: 02 (CSB, Pampore, DOS, Pahoo)
: Chinese White
: 06 (six)
T-1: No input
T-2: Inoculated by 50% of VAM-1 (G. mosseae)
T-3: Inoculated by 50% of VAM-2 (G. fasciclatum)
T-4: Inoculated by 50% of Azotobacter
T-5: Inoculated by 50% of Azospirillum
T-6: Inoculated by NPK as per schedule

Replications
: 04 per treatment
The saplings raised by inoculating the stem cuttings through nitrogenous and phosphatic
biofertilizers in 2005 were transplanted at two locations viz., CSR&TI Pampore
and DOS, Pahoo, Pulwama in a randomized block design in March, 2006. During
the year the data was recorded during spring and autumn seasons at both the
sites in terms of moisture and yield parameters and is presented in Table-9 and Table-10.
The data did not reveal any significant differences among the treatments in
all the parameters at the site, CSR&TI, Pampore whereas at site DOS, Pahoo significant
differences were recorded in terms of leaf shoot ratio and annual leaf yield.
Table-9: Growth and yield parameters of different treatments at CSRTI, Pampore
Treatment Moisture content Leaf shoot ratio Leaf yield per hectare (MT)
(%)
(%)
Spring Autumn Spring Autumn Spring Autumn Total
T-1 75.73 70.77 59.66 56.24 6.144 9.917 16.161
T-2 76.06 72.19 61.84 55.80 7.523 11.270 18.794
T-3 75.49 72.01 60.68 56.74 7.445 10.828 18.272
T-4 75.15 71.14 61.17 57.95 7.581 11.077 18.658
T-5 75.70 71.03 59.66 56.01 8.876 12.244 21.120
T-6 75.33 71.98 64.13 55.60 7.907 10.129 18.036
G.Mean
F test
CD at 5%
CV (%)
75.58
NS
-
0.94
71.52
NS
-
2.91
61.19
NS
-
5.24
56.39
NS
-
3.59
7.579
NS
-
13.83
10.911
NS
-
17.41
18.490
NS
-
13.95
Table-10: Growth and yield parameters of different treatments at DOS, PUHOO
Treatment Moisture content Leaf shoot ratio Leaf yield per plant (kg)
(%)
(%)
Spring Autumn Spring Autumn Spring Autumn Total
T-1 75.05 70.23 58.87 55.02 5.781 9.405 15.186
T-2 75.34 70.91 60.86 54.81 6.967 11.042 18.008
T-3 74.78 71.38 59.93 55.70 6.386 11.208 17.594
T-4 74.52 71.00 60.63 56.77 6.697 10.703 17.400
T-5 74.04 70.68 56.59 55.65 7.481 12.094 19.575
T-6 74.80 71.15 63.37 55.03 7.565 10.434 17.999
G.Mean 74.92 70.89 60.04 55.49 6.813 10.814 17.627

F test
CD at 5%
CV (%)
-
NS
0.78
-
NS
2.27
NS
-
5.81
NS
-
2.75
NS
-
12.81
NS
-
10.06
*
3.546
8.56
B. Evaluation of improved mulberry genotypes as trees under different
locations
Number of locations: 02
i) P4, BSF, Manasbal
ii) REC, Y.K.Pora
Co-ordinator: M. A. Khan
Scientific & Technical staff associated
Rajinder Kour, S.M. Quadir, G.M.Darzi and B.A.Salroo
The experiment was laid put at three locations by transplanting the saplings of five
genotypes viz., Goshoerami, C-4, Tr-10, M. multicaulis and Chinese white in a Randomized
Block Design having four replications. During the year the plantation was
maintained following the advocated package of practices for temperate conditions.
The plants were trained as trees in the month of May 2009 and gap filling was done
in February, 2010. The survival was recorded at all the three locations. The survival
ranged from 80% to 100% at both the sites.
Other Works:
Besides, maintenance of 0.74 acres of experimental plantation, the section has
maintained 10.18 acres of general mulberry plantation by providing all cultural operations
and inputs as per advocated package of practices for temperate region.
Different sections of the institute harvested approximately 20,000 kg of leaf for their
rearings.
As a part of rejuvenation of mulberry farm saplings of Goshoerami and KNG were
transplanted in 0.22 acres of land.

The saplings of Lavendula officinalis have bee transplanted as an intercrop with
mulberry in 0.41 acres.
Project: Evaluation of Elite mulberry Genetic Resources for Abiotic and
Biotic stress in Hot Spot locations (PIE-3170)
Project co-ordinator: Director, CSGRC, Hosur and Director, CSR&TI, Pampore
Location: CSR & TI, PAMPORE
Sub-Project: Evaluation of Elite mulberry Genetic Resources for Abiotic
stress under different agro climatic conditions.
Experiment: Evaluation in hill agro-climatic conditions.
Rajinder Kour and G.M.Darzi
Spring: The experimental plantation, during the year, was maintained as per package
of practices advocated for temperate region under rainfed conditions. The winter
buds of experimental plants sprouted from 20.03.2009 to 26.03.2009. Frost
damage of shoots ranged from 20% to 55%. The frost damaged portion of shoots
was removed. The data in terms of leaf yield, moisture content, moisture retention
capacity and growth parameters was taken during spring season, 2009 coinciding
with the 5 th stage of silkworm rearing. The data recorded in respect of various parameters
furnished in Table-11.
Autumn: The data on various growth and yield parameters were recorded coinciding
with the silkworm rearing at 5 th stage. The data on various growth and yield parameters
is furnished in Table-12.
Based on the total harvest during the year, 2009 the highest leaf yield was registered
by ME-0210 (24.922 tons per hectare), closely followed by ME-0211, ME-0182,
ME-0188.
Table-11: Performance of mulberry genotypes growing as bush at 3’ x 3’ spacing
under rainfed conditions of Kashmir
[Season: Spring, 2009]

Genotype
Total
length of
shootlets
per plant
(cm)
Longest
shootlet
length
(cm)
Number
of shootlets
per
plant
Leaf
shootlet
ratio
(%)
Moisture
content
(%)
MRC
(%)
Average
leaf
yield/
plant
(kg)
ME-0134 1026.33 63.00 32.67 74.86 74.43 94.10 0.666
ME-0201 516.00 39.33 19.33 88.94 74.12 94.49 0.617
ME-0223 1295.00 51.67 36.00 71.88 73.39 93.77 0.748
ME-0212 870.67 48.00 26.33 84.64 72.91 95.57 0.681
ME-0006 1070.33 57.00 30.33 67.90 76.76 94.75 0.606
ME-0211 671.33 48.33 19.33 85.29 74.71 93.54 1.051
ME-0182 1030.00 55.33 29.33 77.44 75.10 93.76 0.642
ME-0191 488.67 39.67 17.67 89.58 74.82 95.09 0.799
ME-0207 1008.33 40.33 34.67 77.66 78.01 94.12 0.543
ME-0188 1104.67 48.67 35.00 83.11 75.18 95.23 0.795
ME-0137 1508.00 53.67 44.67 75.05 74.67 92.18 0.753
ME-0210 586.00 53.33 18.33 85.45 76.65 95.50 0.963
ME-0189 982.67 49.00 32.67 83.46 73.43 92.63 0.763
TR-10 1657.00 58.00 52.67 74.35 76.81 95.85 0.811
G. Mean
F test
CD at 5%
986.79
**
527.94
50.38
*
12.64
30.64
**
14.74
79.97
**
10.97
75.07
*
2.88
94.33
NS
-
0.746
NS
-
Table-12: Performance of mulberry genotypes growing as bush at 3’ x 3’ spacing
under rainfed conditions of Kashmir

[Season: Autumn, 2009]
Genotype Total
length of
shoots per
plant (cm)
Longest
shoot
length
(cm)
Number
of shoot
per
plant
Leaf
shoot
ratio
(%)
Moisture
content
(%)
MRC
(%)
Average leaf
yield per
plant (kg)
ME-0134 1767.45 195.66 13.11 52.48 69.00 89.57 0.597
ME-0201 845.11 113.22 8.67 60.16 71.94 93.18 0.628
ME-0223 1357.89 179.22 11.44 42.93 68.46 88.45 0.601
ME-0212 1120.33 164.66 8.67 56.63 69.28 91.63 0.662
ME-0006 1118.00 166.83 9.06 56.93 68.81 91.44 0.763
ME-0211 1138.45 172.67 9.22 58.63 70.13 90.39 0.804
ME-0182 1122.11 161.45 8.78 54.29 70.56 91.67 1.061
ME-0191 1574.22 173.33 10.55 55.48 72.21 92.56 0.681
ME-0207 1538.78 159.56 11.89 55.28 70.20 92.24 0.634
ME-0188 1567.89 192.67 11.44 53.43 71.45 92.42 0.883
ME-0137 1734.33 215.89 10.89 45.42 70.04 92.29 0.758
ME-0210 955.17 143.39 8.78 63.33 70.77 92.13 1.097
ME-0189 1272.22 178.33 9.89 56.59 69.70 90.86 0.783
TR-10 1657.56 207.89 10.78 48.77 71.46 89.31 0.706
G. Mean
F test
CD at 5%
1340.68
*
515.35
173.20
**
39.30
10.23
NS
-
54.31
**
6.06
70.29
NS
-
91.30
NS
-
0.761
*
0.317
TRANFER OF TECHNOLOGY
Title of the project: Mulberry tree cultivation in North India
Project Code : CSR&TI PPR-02
Project Period : 2009-2011
Scientist involved in the development of Technology: Anil Dhar
Chief Project Co-ordinator: M.A. Khan, Director, CSR&TI, Pampore
Name of the Sites : i) P4, BSF, Manasbal
ii) Farmers field, Tral, Pulwama
Scientists associated: Rajinder Kour, S. M. Quadir, M. Aslam and G. M. Darzi
Progress: The test sites were identified and the saplings of Goshoerami were transplanted
at P4, Manasbal and at Farmers field (10 farmers) in the month of March,

2010. Technology with regard to spacing, pit making, application of FYM during
transplantation and basin making was disseminated.

.
Echinacea pupurea as an itercrop
with mulberry
Lavendula officinalis as an intercrop
with mulberry
Atropa belladonna as an intercrop
with mulberry
SILKWORM BREEDING & GENETICS SECTION
Improvement of silkworm Bombyx mori L
Sub. Project-1: Breeding of Bivoltine Silkworm breeds suitable for suboptimal
conditions
P.I : Abad A. Siddiqui

Co. Is
Site 1: CSR&TI, Pampore
Site 2: RSRS, Sahaspur
: Mir Nisar Ahmad and M.A.Khan
: Pankaj Tewary and M.M.Bhat
I) Breeding Site: CSR&TI, Pampore: Rearing of ten breeding lines was conducted
at F3 generation in spring 2009 under sub-optimal conditions. The selection
was imposed as per the objective of the project and main thrust was on pupation
rate, which indicate the healthiness of a breeding line. Perusal of data (table-13)
revealed that pupation rate ranged from 84.7 (S20) to 97.4 % (SO10), shell ratio
ranged from 18.26 (SO14) to 20.53% (SO29) and filament length was recorded between
887 M (SO29) and 1016 M (SO16). Absolute Silk Content (ASC) / 10,000 larvae
which is a comprehensive index of shell ratio and yield ranged from 2.92 kg
(SO30) to 3.63 (SO12).
Table -13: Rearing data of 10 breeding lines at F3 generation reared during spring
2009.
Race Fecundity Cocoon
Yield/
10,000 larvae
(kg)
Pupation
rate
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
ASC
(kg)
SO 4 544 17.00 96.2 1.894 0.366 19.32 3.29
SO 10 552 18.03 97.4 1.900 0.379 19.95 3.60
SO 12 529 17.98 93.1 1.902 0.384 20.19 3.63
SO 14 538 18.51 93.7 1.972 0.360 18.26 3.38
SO 15 541 17.82 97.0 1.963 0.367 18.70 3.33
SO 16 464 17.33 85.3 1.911 0.390 20.41 3.54
SO 17 550 16.95 90.0 1.853 0.360 19.42 3.29
SO 20 548 15.12 84.7 1.831 0.366 19.98 3.21
SO 29 564 15.00 92.1 1.700 0.349 20.53 3.08
SO 30 367 15.56 89.5 1.625 0.305 18.77 2.92
Range 367-564 15.00-18.51 84.7-
97.4
(Larval duration 24: 16hrs to 24:21hrs)
1.625-
2.00
0.305-
0.390
18.26-
20.53
2.92-
3.63
These lines were also reared for F4 and F5 generations in summer and autumn
2009. Each line was brushed in 5 cellular batches and during the selection,
out of 5 batches only one batch was selected in which pupation rate and
cocoon characters were above the average of the all five batches for furthering
the breeding generation. In selected batch, in each line, single cocoon as-

sessment was conducted and the cocoons which were above batch average
were selected as seed cocoon for next the breeding generation. During F4
generation pupation rate was recorded between 82.5 % and 92.2% and shell
ratio ranged from 16.84 to 20.14%. (Table-14) and ASC from 2.38 (SO15) to
3.10 (SO16). At F5 generation (Table-15), pupation rate ranged from 80.9 to
90.4%.

Table-14: Rearing data of 10 breeding lines at F4 generation reared during summer 2009.
Race Fecundity Cocoon
Yield/
10,000
larvae (kg)
Pupation
rate
SCW
(g)
SSW (g)
SR
(%)
ASC
(kg)
SO 4 450 15.60 92.2 1.834 0.350 19.08 2.98
SO 10 499 16.80 90.6 1.850 0.348 18.81 3.06
SO 12 484 14.53 91.7 1.787 0.335 18.74 2.72
SO 14 465 15.80 87.4 1.800 0.344 19.11 3.02
SO 15 493 14.13 88.2 1.805 0.304 16.84 2.38
SO 16 466 15.38 85.0 1.812 0.365 20.14 3.10
SO 17 500 13.42 87.9 1.722 0.340 19.74 2.65
SO 20 433 16.54 82.5 1.802 0.331 18.37 3.04
SO 29 497 15.73 90.0 1.798 0.332 18.46 2.90
SO 30 496 13.08 83.4 1.593 0.295 18.51 2.42
Range 433-500 13.08-
16.80
83.4-
92.2
1.593-
1.834
(Larval duration 24 : 11 hrs to 24:21hrs.)
0.295-
0.365
16.84-
20.14
Table-15: Rearing data of 10 breeding lines at F5 generation reared during autumn 2009.
2.38-
3.10
Race Fecundity Cocoon
Yield/
10,000
larvae
(kg)
Pupation
rate (%)
SCW
(g.)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
ASC
(kg)
SO 4 444 15.33 90.4 1.726 0.323 18.71 2.87
SO 10 416 14.70 85.3 1.750 0.332 18.97 2.79
SO 12 419 14.65 88.9 1.700 0.281 16.53 2.42
SO 14 435 13.10 83.6 1.790 0.328 18.32 2.40
SO 15 409 12.98 80.9 1.693 0.319 18.84 2.45
SO 16 362 14.71 84.4 1.704 0.332 19.48 2.87
SO 17 487 12.80 84.0 1.695 0.340 20.06 2.57
SO 20 412 14.36 83.7 1.800 0.333 18.50 2.66
SO 29 438 14.00 87.2 1.728 0.337 19.50 2.73
SO 30 450 13.15 82.0 1.532 0.277 18.08 2.38
Range 362-487 12.80-
15.33
80.9-
90.4
(Larval duration: 23:16 – 23:21)
1.532-
1.80
0.277-
0.340
16.53-
20.06
2.38-
2.87
II) Breeding site: RSRS, Sahaspur: 10 breeding lines were reared in spring,
2009 at F2 generation. Mass method of rearing was conducted and Pupation rate

was recorded between 83.1 %( Line17) and 96.0 %( Line 1) with shell ratio between
17.12% (line 20) and 20.17%(line 5) (Table-16).
Table-16: Rearing data of 10 breeding lines reared at F2 generation reared at
RSRS,Sahaspur during spring 2009.
Race
Cocoon
Yield/10,000
larvae (kg)
Pupation
rate
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
Line 1 17.86 96.0 1.745 0.323 18.63
Line 2 16.74 95.7 1.697 0.306 18.32
Line 4 18.43 90.8 1.765 0.331 19.07
Line 5 16.57 90.8 1.517 0.306 20.17
Line 6 14.89 86.2 1.627 0.313 19.46
Line 11 17.37 85.7 1.693 0.301 18.03
Line 13 17.14 86.2 1.796 0.327 18.43
Line 14 16.83 89.1 1.810 0.347 19.35
Line 17 15.51 83.1 1.732 0.318 18.57
Line 20 17.94 83.7 1.869 0.318 17.12
Range 14.89- 17.94 83.1-
96.0
1.517- 1.869 0.301-
0.347
17.12-20.17
At F3 generation of breeding during autumn 2009 (Table-17) and pupation
rate was recorded from 70.6%
(Line11) to 87.4 (Line 1), single cocoon wt. between 1.689 (Line 4) and
2.292 (Line 14) and shell weight between 0.346g (Line17) and 0.411g
(Line1).
Table-17: Rearing data of 10 breeding lines reared at RSRS, Sahaspur in F3 generation
reared during autumn 2009.

Race
Cocoon
Yield/
10,000 larvae
(kg)
Pupation
rate
SCW
(g)
SSW (g)
SR
(%)
ASC (kg)
Line 1 16.63 87.4 2.089 0.411 19.74 3.28
Line 2 16.74 78.5 2.112 0.405 19.23 3.21
Line 4 17.17 86.5 1.689 0.355 21.27 3.65
Line 5 16.31 84.0 2.024 0.386 19.19 3.12
Line 6 17.46 86.2 1.771 0.360 20.46 3.57
Line 11 14.97 70.6 2.074 0.390 18.97 2.83
Line 13 15.20 82.0 2.241 0.398 17.94 2.72
Line 14 16.14 79.4 2.292 0.405 17.79 2.87
Line 17 17.31 84.2 1.779 0.346 19.68 3.40
Line 20 16.34 77.4 2.228 0.393 17.76 2.90
Range 14.97-17.46 70.6-
87.4
1.689-
2.292
0.355-
0.411
17.76-
21.27
2.72-3.65
Sub Project-2: Breeding of Bivoltine Silkworm for specific characteristics
Mir Nisar Ahmad, Abad A.Siddiqui and M.A.Khan
Breeding populations viz. BP1, BP2, BP4, BP5, BP7, BP8 were reared at F4 generation
and BP3 was reared at F6 generation in spring 2009. Shell ratio in new lines
ranged from 19.50-21.70 % and pupation rate to the tune of 90%. (Table-18)
Table-18: Rearing performance of BP lines during spring 2009
Code Fec. Hat. % Pup. Yield/10,000 larvae
SCW SSW SR %
Rate
(g) (g)
% By No By wt.
(kg)
BP-1 (F4) 490 95.92 93.00 9400 14.00 1.718 0.372 21.65
BP-2 (F4) 502 95.00 92.00 9480 13.25 1.741 0.344 19.75
BP-3 (F6) 460 94.26 93.00 9480 13.90 1.679 0.344 20.50
BP-4 (F4) 512 96.23 94.00 9500 13.88 1.756 0.381 21.70

BP-5 (F4) 488 95.21 92.00 9480 13.29 1.759 0.350 19.90
BP-7 (F4) 508 93.28 93.00 9620 14.75 1.663 0.345 20.75
BP-8 (F4) 487 96.22 92.00 9680 14.20 1.923 0.375 19.50
Breeding populations viz. BP 1, BP2, BP4, BP5, BP7, BP8 were also reared
at F5 andF6 generations and BP3 was reared at F7 and F8 generation during
summer and autumn 2009 respectively (table-19 and 20). Six breeding populations
viz. TDS-1, TDS-2, TDS-3, TDS-4, TDS-5 and TDS-6 for evolution
of thin denier races were reared for F1 generation in summer (Table-21) and
F2 generation in autumn 2009 (Table-22)
Table-19: Rearing performance of BP lines during summer, 2009
Breeding
lines
Fecundity Hatching
(%)
Yield
/10000
Larvae
By wt. (kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
Filament
length
(m)
BP-1 (F5) 444 97.78 14.60 1.57 0.32 20.61 882
BP-2 (F5) 517 97.12 15.37 1.63 0.31 19.20 912
BP-3 (F7) 503 97.59 14.87 1.59 0.32 20.28 904
BP-4 (F5) 450 98.20 15.31 1.60 0.31 19.35 878
BP-5 (F5) 481 96.16 14.11 1.59 0.31 19.27 877
BP-7 (F5) 447 98.36 14.48 1.55 0.31 20.00 884
BP-8 (F5) 484 96.77 13.52 1.51 0.30 20.04 893
Table-20: Rearing performance of BP lines during autumn, 2009
Breeding
lines
Fecundity
Hatching
%
Yield/10000
Larvae
By wt.
(kg)
SCW (g) SSW (g) SR (%)
Filament
length
(m)
BP-1 (F6) 499 99.50 15.21 1.60 0.29 18.11 807
BP-2 (F6) 497 98.40 15.37 1.64 0.32 19.80 896

BP-3 (F8) 463 97.92 14.87 1.60 0.32 21.18 971
BP-4 (F6) 375 93.59 15.31 1.64 0.32 19.65 861
BP-5 (F6) 369 98.63 14.81 1.60 0.30 18.68 881
BP-7 (F6) 419 99.10 14.91 1.59 0.33 20.51 866
BP-8 (F6) 419 97.44 15.45 1.56 0.31 19.76 938
Table-21: Rearing performance of thin denier lines during summer, 2009
Breeding lines/
generation
Fecundity
Hatching
%
Yield/10000
Larvae
By wt.
(kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW (g) SR (%) Filament
length
(m)
TDS1 (F1) 494 98.62 1.86 1.49 0.29 19.46 879
TDS2(F1) 510 98.56 13.62 1.48 0.28 18.92 860
TDS3(F1) 525 97.65 13.56 1.41 0.25 17.73 881
TDS4(F1) 518 98.35 13.54 1.46 0.27 18.49 876
TDS5(F1) 499 98.56 13.54 1.45 0.28 19.31 877
TDS6(F1) 468 98.45 14.32 1.57 0.31 19.75 878
Table-22: Rearing performance of thin denier lines during autumn, 2009
Breeding lines/
generation
Fecundity
Hatching
%
Yield/10000
Larvae
By wt.
(kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW (g) SR (%) Filament
length
(m)
TDS1(F2) 485 98.93 14.54 1.54 0.29 18.66 860
TDS2(F2) 491 99.47 15.64 1.65 0.29 17.57 885
TDS3(F2) 492 98.67 14.48 1.57 0.30 18.74 863
TDS4(F2) 427 99.04 15.14 1.62 0.28 17.20 877
TDS5(F2) 419 98.90 15.20 1.62 0.30 18.70 813
TDS6(F2) 439 98.12 15.92 1.69 0.29 17.17 895

Maintenance of silkworm Germplasm (AIE 3056)
Mir Nisar Ahmad, Haroon Rashid, Abad A. Siddiqui and M.A.Khan
168 bivoltine silkworm breeds of varied geographic origin are being maintained as
basic stock for characterization, exchange of genetic material and for utilization in
new breeding programmes. Out of 168 races, 04 races are European, 36 races are
Japanese, 16 races are Chinese, 17 races are Russian and rest of the races have
been evolved in India in different Institutes. During spring, 2009 fecundity ranged
from 289 ( Barapolu) to 639 (Tetra Hybrid), larval duration from 25.23 days( Nan
Naung 6D) to 26.23 days (Pam103), ERR% from 98.80 (NB7) to 89.04 (Megtsu),
Single cocoon wt. from 0.77g (Barapolo) to 1.77g (S36), Single shell wt. from 0.08g
(Barapolo) to 0.35g (JD6) and Shell ratio from 10.5% (Barapolo) to 24.28%(CSR2).
Data of ten top ranking races for various paraparameters is summarized in Table-23
Table-23: Top ten ranking silkworm germplasm races in terms of various parameters
Hatching
Yield/10000
SCW
SSW
SR%
%
Larvae( wt)
(g)
(g)
Race Value Race Value Race Value Race Value Race Value
Chinese 97.80 S-36 17.00 S-36 1.77 JD6 0.35 CSR2 24.28
farmer
Pam108 97.56 Fuji Sokura 16.52 Tashkash- 1.72 CSR2 0.34 Dun17 23.32
112
B36 97.33 (N124 x 16.44 Fuji Sakura 1.70 Tashkash-112
0.33 Hosa 23.08
C124)
Mysore
CP1B 97.16 Pam103 16.42 Shuneri 1.68 Hosa 0.33 JD6 22.29
Shogetsu
Mysore
Jam22 97.14 Sanish-30 16.20 Sanish-30 1.67 APS-5 0.32 KN2 22.22
SBGP20 96.99 IB-11 16.14 IB-11 1.66 AT-4 0.32 J112 21.83
Jam10 96.88 Sanish-E 16.10 SS-17 1.63 Merifa-7 0.32 NB3C1 21.54
(M)
Pam102 96.82 B-40 15.94 KPG-4 1.62 Dun-6 0.32 JP1B 21.32
C122 96.77 Shuneri 15.88 CSR-18 1.62 IB-9 0.31 C122 21.32
Shogetsu
(SL)
Jam2 96.77 M-42 15.84 IB-9 1.61 IB-11 0.31 MJ101 20.67
Maintenance of Breeders stock

Mir Nisar Ahmad, Abad A. Siddiqui and M.A.Khan
Ten bivoltine races viz. CS6, SBGP5, SBGP20, SBGP22, Pam101, Pam111,
CSR2, CSR4, SH6 and NB4D2 are being maintained as breeder stock. These
races were reared in cellular batches as per the procedure. During spring
2009, ERR was above 90% in all the races and shell ratio was recorded between
18.29 (Pam 111) to 22.10% (CSR2). (Table-24)
Table-24: Rearing performance during spring 2009
Race
Cocoon yield/
10000 larvae (Kg)
ERR (%)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
CS6 15.987 96.16 1.75 0.352 20.12
Pam101 13.965 95.84 1.65 0.310 18.80
Pam111 14.025 95.12 1.68 0.307 18.29
SBGP5 16.350 95.84 1.78 0.365 20.52
SBGP20 15.550 95.04 1.69 0.350 20.70
SBGP22 15.498 97.28 1.65 0.358 21.69
CSR2 15.526 96.16 1.75 0.387 22.10
CSR4 15.080 94.88 1.69 0.363 21.50
NB4D2 14.996 96.40 1.73 0.331 19.13
SH6 16.250 94.00 1.82 0.338 18.50
OTHER WORKS
Experiment: Identification of double hybrids for temperate area
Abad A.Siddiqui, Malik Farooq (upto Jan, 2010), Mir Nisar Ahmad and M.A.Khan
In double hybrids egg recovery is about 20% more in comparison to single crosses
as moth of F1 foundation cross (Parent for double hybrid) lay more egg due to heterosis
and rearing of foundation crosses as parent material is easier at seed farmers
level, therefore an experiment was under taken to identify the most promising

double hybrids for temperate are and for that ten promising breeds viz. Dun6,
Dun22, CS6, SBGP5, SBGP20, SBGSBGP22, APS4, APS5, CSR2 and CSR4 developed
recently by different institutes have been utilized as parent materials to raise foundation
crosses and subsequently double crosses for evaluation. As such twenty
foundation crosses were raised in spring 2009 and reared in summer 2009 and out
of that only six foundation crosses were short listed and utilized to raise nine double
hybrids. These 9 double hybrids as detailed below were reared in autumn 2009 and
cocoon yield/10000 larvae (by weight) was recorded between 14.16 kg and 15.20
kg and shell ratio between 18.56 and 20.50 (Table-25)
DH1 - FC1× FC11 - (Dun6×CS6) × (SBGP20 × Dun22)
DH2 - FC1× FC12 - (Dun6×CS6) × (SBGP20 × CSR4)
DH3 - FC1 × FC18 - (Dun6×CS6) × (CSR4 × APS4)
DH4 - FC 6 × FC11 - (CS6 × APS5) × (SBGP20 × CSR4)
DH5 - FC6 × FC12 - (CS6 × APS5) × (SBGP20 × CSR4)
DH 6 - FC6 × FC18 - (CS6 × APS5) × (CSR4 × APS4)
DH7 - FC7× FC11 - (CS6 × CSR2) × (SBGP20 × Dun22)
DH8 - FC7× FC12 - (CS6 × CSR2) × (SBGP20 × CSR2)
DH9 - FC7× FC18 - (CS6 × CSR2) × (CSR4 × APS4)
Table-25: Rearing data nine double hybrids during autumn, 2009.
Race
Fecundity CocoonYield/
10,000 larvae
(kg)
ERR
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
DH1 552 15.04 98.80 1.581 0.324 20.49
DH2 508 14.27 96.80 1.501 0.294 19.59
DH3 530 14.70 98.67 1.449 0.282 19.46
DH4 537 14.85 96.67 1.577 0.314 19.91
DH5 481 14.16 97.20 1.480 0.285 19.26
DH6 413 14.96 98.13 1.574 0.295 18.74
DH7 563 14.21 94.80 1.534 0.301 19.62
DH8 499 14.67 96.80 1.541 0.286 18.56
DH9 446 15.20 98.40 1.577 0.307 19.47
Range 413-563 14.16-15.20 94.80-
98.80
1.449-
1.581
(Larval duration Range 24: 03 hrs to 24:04 hrs.)
0.282-
0.324
18.56-
20.49

ENTOMOLOGY & PATHOLOGY SECTION
Forecasting and forewarning of silkworm and mulberry pests and diseases
Chief Co-ordinator
Principal Investigator
: M. A. Khan
: Irfan Illahi
Under the Central Sector Scheme research project on “Forecasting and forewarning
of silkworm and mulberry pests and diseases” has been launched in North India under
CSR &TI, Pampore. The objective of the project is to record prevalence, severity
and distribution of various mulberry and silkworm pests and diseases at different
isolated agro climatic regions and also to co-relate their incidents with environmental
conditions to prepare a model for forecasting of pests and diseases incidence
well in advance, to check the infestation / infection. The said model will immensely
help the sericultural farmers in tackling with destruction of mulberry and silkworm
crops by pests and diseases. The research project covers North Indian states under
CSR & TI, Pampore, RSRS, Jammu and RSRS, Sahaspur (UK). A total of twelve test
sites have been identified and each tist site is being monitored by a Scientist working
as co-investigator in the project as mentioned in the table-26.
Table-26: Detailed of Investigators at different test sites:
CSR &TI, PAMPORE, J& K
Sh. Irfan Illahi, Scientist-B
Dr. Vishal Mittal, Scientist-B
RSRS, JAMMU
Dr. Anil Dhar, Scientist-C
Dr. S.L. Dhar, Scientist-C
Dr. M. K. Tayal, Scientist-C
Dr. G. S. Mauriya, Scientist-C
TS-1, TS-2, TS-3 and TS-4 for ME,MP & SP
TS-1, TS-2, TS-3 and TS-4 for ME,MP & SP
TS-5, TS-6, TS-7, TS-8 for MP
TS-5, TS-6, TS-7, TS-8 for ME
TS-5, TS-6, TS-7, TS-8 for SP
TS-7 for MP,ME and SP

Dr. Ramakant, Scientist-C TS-8 for MP, ME and SP
RSRS, SAHASPUR
Dr. P. Tewary, Scientist-C TS-9, TS-10, TS-11 and TS-12 for SP
Dr. P. K. Singh, Scientist-C TS-9, TS-10, TS-11 and TS-12 for ME
Dr. R. K. Dhingra, Scientist-C TS-9, TS-10, TS-11 and TS-12 for MP
Dr. P. M. Tripathi, Scientist-C TS-10 for MP, ME and SP
Dr. Ranjan Tewary, Scientist-C TS-11 for MP, ME and SP
Dr. H. C. Manni, Scientist-C TS-12 for MP, ME and SP
Sh. N. K. Bhatia, Scientist-C TS-9, TS-10, TS-11 and TS-12 for Meteorological
data.
ME=Mulberry Entomology, MP=Mulberry Pathology, SP=Silkworm Pathology.
TS1 to TS4 : Tst sites under CSR&TI, Pampore
TS5 to TS8 : Test sites under RSRS, Jammu
TS9 to TS12 : Test sites under RSRS, Sahaspur
PROGRESS:
Fortnightly survey on insect pests and diseases of mulberry was carried out in
Kashmir, Jammu and Uttarakhand areas of North India. Under each station viz.
Pampore, Jammu, Shaspur. A total of twelve tests sites were surveyed for occurrence
of mulberry insect pests and diseases. Further during spring and autumn season
silkworm crops were also monitored for occurrence of any silkworm diseases
and their predisposing factors.
Survey pattern: At each test site mulberry farmers were surveyed by selecting five
mulberry plants on four corners and middle of the farm. For each plant, three
branches were selected and leaves were counted and recorded. Major
pests/diseases infested leaves were observed with their intensity of damage. The
data was tabulated and PI (Pest Incidence), DI (Disease Incidence) and also PDI
(Percent Diseases Index) was calculated. Metrological data such as maximum temperature,
minimum temperature, relative humidity and rainfall were also recorded
on each day and mean of fifteen days was recorded.
Leaf spot: In Kashmir all the tests sites were infected by leaf spot diseases of
mulberry. However, the intensity varied. Test site Pampore (TS-1) the leaf spot incidence
range from 0.28 to 2.35 %; it was 2.1 to 4.37% at Quazigund; 6.37 to 10.56
% at Manasbal and 0.85 to 39.11% at Bandipora. At Jammu (TS-5) leaf spot was
minimum 0.14 and maximum 63.85%; in test sites Tikri (TS-6), Nowshera (TS-7)

and Bernoti (TS-8) minimum leaf spot was recorded 0.35, 6.75 and 1.45% respectively,
while as it was maximum 24.82, 17.98 and 8.27% at the sites respectively. In
Uttrakhand the disease was recorded highest 50.21 % at test site Sahaspur (TS-9)
followed by 13.81%, at test site Gorakhpur (TS-12); Chutmulpur (TS-10) 13.75%
and 13.15% at Una (TS-11).
Powdery mildew: The disease shows its initial symptoms in the month of September
in 2 nd fortnight. It was recorded in the range of 5.85 to 48.32% at Pampore
(TS-1). At test site Bandipora the diseases was in the range of 0.23 to 6.33%, while
as it was less at test site Manasbal where the disease was recorded only 2.10%. At
Jammu, the disease was recorded in the range of 0.14 to 34.26%; at Tikri it was
0.99 to 2.39 and at Nowshera 0.33 to 0.93%. The disease was recorded 1.19 to
15.18% at test site Barnoti (TS-8). In Uttrakhand Test site Una (TS-11) and Gorakhpur
(TS-12) were found negligible percentage of powdery mildew, while as it
was in the range of 1.75 to 12.56 % at test site Chutmulpur (TS-10) and about
37.31% at Sahaspur (TS-9).
Insect pests Glyphodes pyloalis & Hemerophilla atrilineata: Infestation of
insect pests G.pyloalis was observed from the month of July ranging from 1.25 to
15.10 % at test site Pampore (TS-1). While as H. atrilineata was recorded in the
range of 1.0 to 10.02 %. At test site Y.K. Pora (TS-2) G.pyloalis infestation was recorded
up to 4.72 % at Manasbal (TS-3). It was in the range of 3.59 to 34.11%
while as H. atrilineata infestation was recorded 0.53 to 12.62 %. Test site Bandipora
(TS-4) observed 0.15 to 1.11% insect pests infestation of H. atrilineata. Data was
not available from test site Jammu and there was no insect pest infestation recorded
at Uttarakhand and H.P. test sites.
Silkworm diseases: During spring rearing season of silkworm B. mori L. BmNPV
was recorded 1.6 and Flacherie 2.8 %. Test site Pampore (TS-1) Flacherie was recorded
4.5% at test site Bandipora (TS-4). During autumn rearing season 0.3 %
BmNPV was recorded at test site Jammu (TS-5). At test site Tikri (TS-6) BmNPV,
Flacherie and muscardine 0.32, 0.04 and 0.03 % was recorded respectively. Test
site Nowshera observed 0.52, 0.23 % of Grasserie and Flacherie.

P4, BASIC SEED FARM, MANASBAL
S. M. Quadir
SERICULTURE: Main objective of the station is to maintain parental stock of silkworm
races and to supply disease free seed at P2 levels to DOS, Kashmir and different
units of CSR&TI, Pampore. Station is maintaining parental stock of six races viz.,
CSR2, CSR4, NB4D2, SH6, CS6 and Pam101. The performance at P3 and P2 level is
given in Table-27 and 28.
Table-27: Rearing performance at P3 level during spring, 2009
Race Fec. Larvae
duration
Yield/200 larvae
brushed
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
Pupation
rate (%)
D: H No. Wt. (g)
SH6 618 25:00 196 378 1.90 0.38 20.00 95.00
NB4D2 609 25:00 197 403 1.94 0.40 20.62 95.00
CSR2 542 25:00 194 323 2.00 0.45 22.50 93.00
CSR4 530 25:00 195 377 1.96 0.41 20.91 94.00
CS6 452 25:00 194 343 1.78 0.33 18.53 93.00
Pam101 472 25:00 195 332 1.63 0.30 18.40 92.00
Table-28: Rearing performance at P2 level during spring, 2009
Race Hatching Larvae duration
D: H
SCW (g)
SSW
(g)
SR (%)
Pupation rate
(%)
CSR2 92.00 25:00 1.95 0.39 20.00 94.00
CSR4 91.00 25:00 1.96 0.39 19.89 93.00

Seed supply: The station supplied silkworm seed of CSR2 (2000 DFLs), CSR4
(2000 DFLs) at P2 level, NB4D2 (10 DFLs) at P3 level, Dun 6 x Dun 21 (1300 DFLs)
and Dun 21 x Dun 6 (1400 DFLs) at F1 level. The details are given in Table-29.
Table-29: Seed supply during spring 2009
Race/Combination Supplied to Qty. of
seed
(DFLs)
Dun6 x Dun21 P3, BSF, Central
Silk Board, Dehradun
CSR2
DOS, Kashmir
(J&K)
Level of
seed
Date of
supply
1300 F1 18-02-2010
Dun21 x Dun6 1400 F1 18-02-2010
NB4D2 10 P3 18-02-2010
2000 P2 02-04-2010
CSR4 2000 P2 02-04-2010
MORICULTURE: The station is maintaining 27.0 acres of mulberry plantation. All
the necessary operations were carried out.
Nursery raising: To catter the needs of the station and CSR&TI, pampore, 10,000
grafts of Goshoerami were planted in spring, 2009. Besides raising of root stock.
The station planted 20000 cuttings of good rooting genotypes in spring/summer,
2009 and also 01 kg seed was sown for raising seedlings for furture grafting.
Temperate mulberry germplasm bank: Under the programme collection, conservation
and evaluation of genotypes, one more genotype Morus nigra raised at
the station by special grafting technique in polythene bags was added in TMGB, Manasbal
during the year. With this, the total number of genotypes being maintained
are 81.
Experimental plantation: The station is maintaining experimental plantation of
OFT (0.75 acres: Evaluation of good rooting/poor rooting genotypes as trees), bewly
evolved selection as trees (0.69 acre), MLT (0.31 acre as tree/dwarf), paired row
system (0.25 acre), intercropping in terrace type of plantation with medicinal plants
(0.25 acre), block plantation TOT (2.0 acres as trees). All the cultural operations
were carried out during the year.

RSRS, MIRANSAHIB, JAMMU
MORICULTURE SECTION:
Evaluation of superior mulberry genotypes under Jammu conditions (PIE-
3398)
R.K.Fotadar, Anil Dhar and B.B.Bindroo
The project comprises of two experiments:
E.01: Evaluation of superior mulberry genotypes under Jammu conditions.
E.02: Studies on genetic divergence in mulberry.
Final report of the project submitted after bioassay studies on five top most ranking
genotypes out of the 14 genotypes. LC-8 recorded a cocoon yield of 22.13 kg 10000
larvae brushed as against 20.23 kg in S 146 . Shell ratio % was recorded as 20.53% in
LC-8 as against 19.12% in S 146 . The data depicts that LC-8 is comparable to S-146
in feeding behavior. While drawing the conclusion on evaluation of superior mulberry
genotypes under subtropical conditions of Jammu, it can be inferred that the genotype
LC-8 is comparable with S 146 and hence, it can be utilized in field after laying
out the multilocational trial. The root ability of the above genotypes is also comparable.
The information generated on leaf yield in two seasons showed that more of
leaf is available during autumn season. However, moisture and moisture retention
capacity of the leaf between the two seasons is comparable.
The analysis of estimating the contribution of various characters towards
the expression of genetic divergence indicated that 100 leaf weight
(27.17%), total shoot length (15.96%), leaf yield (15.43%), length of
longest shoot (14.27%), leaf petiole ratio (14.06%), number of shoots per
plant (8.67%) and leaf shoot ratio (4.44%) contribute maximum to the
genetic divergence.
Among the 58 genotypes used for preliminary screening ME-0065 and ME-0129 exhibited
100% rooting which is a desirable character.

Genetic divergence measuring the heritability relationship among the population has
been studied and accordingly crossing between Goshoerami and Chinese white/ Sujanpur/
S 1 is suggested.
In order to further evaluate, one thousand cutting of LC8 were planted alongwith
one thousand cuttings of S 146 during winter 2009. Similarly, 100 cuttings of ME 0065
and ME-129 were planted to raise saplings for further multiplication.
Industrial exploitations of mulberry by products in Jammu and Kashmir
for sustainable sericulture
B. K. Singhal, Anil Dhar and M. A. Khan
The project was aimed with following five experiments:
1. Developing technology for conversion of mulberry leaf into Tea for human consumption.
2. Recycling technology of sericultural waste as compost in J&K Sericulture.
3. Developing model for utilization of waste cocoons in Handicraft industry.
4. Developing technology for utilization of mulberry fruits in preparation of Jam,
Jelly, Squash and Wine for Human consumption.
5. Utilization of mulberry plants for various industrial products of commercial sector.
The project has been concluded and final report has been submitted in Part 10
of MIS format. Training in silkworm cocoon handicrafts has been provided to
47 women members belongs to different women groups, namely, Women
Welfare Micro-Finance Credit Co-operative Society (WWMFCCS), Jammu
and Shri Gandhi Sewa Sadan Khadi Production Centre (SGSSKPC), R. S.
Pura and Nandpur village. Handicrafts articles prepared by them have been
sold in various exhibitions conducted by Shri Gandhi Sewa Sadan, Jammu.
Training was also provided for making mulberry fruits jam and syrup to the
women members of these women societies. For popularization of these products,
transfer of technology (TOT) projects will be taken up.
TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY

Pruning and leaf harvesting technology for mulberry trees under subtropical
of North India.
Anil Dhar and B.B.Bindroo
The identified Scientists were trained for translation of technology and methodology
to be adopted. TOT trial laid out at 10 sites in UP, Uttarakhand,
Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab.
Data on leaf yield in conventional method of pruned trees and improved methods
of pruned trees will be collected in spring crop 2010 as per experimental
designs. Healthy and disease leaf yield data will also be collected separately.
Mulberry tree cultivation technology
Anil Dhar and B.B.Bindroo
TOT was laid out at 10 sites covering the states of J&K, UP, Uttarakhand,
HP, Haryana and Punjab. Scientists involved were trained and activity calendar
finalized.
100 mulberry saplings of S 146 variety have been planted in each site with
spacing of 8 x 9’ (Block type). The plants are being maintained following
recommended technology.

Transfer of vermi-composting technology in Jammu province
B. K. Singhal, Anil Dhar and B. B. Bindroo
During 2009-2010, total 10 vermeries have been prepared at farmers places at the
expenditure of Rs. 3500.00 for each vermery. Under this programme, 4 vermeries at
Nowshera, while 2 vermeries, each at Sujanpur, Barnoti and Tikri were developed.
The earthworm strain of Eisenia foetida was released in these vermeries for production
of vermicompost. Farmers will be able to apply the eco friendly vermicompost in
their mulberry plantation instead of costly chemical fertilizer.
SERICULTURE SECTION:
Project: Improvement of Bombyx mori.
Sub Project: Breeding of bivoltine silkworms for thermo-tolerance.
S.K.Raina, T.P.S.Chauhan, S.L.Dhar and B.B.Bindroo
Under this sub–project, nine breeding populations and their backcross generations
(BC4 and BC5) were reared during spring, 2009 and autumn, 2009 respectively.
The rearing performance of these back crossed populations is given in Table-30 and
31.
Maintenance of breeder’s stock and silkworm germplasm
R.A. Khan and T.P.S. Chauhan,
Under breeders stock, seven RSJ breeds namely RSJ1, RSJ3, RSJ4, RSJ11, RSJ13,
RSJ14 and RSJ15 are being maintained from spring to spring rearing season.
Besides, fifty one (51) breeds viz. five (05) Pam breeds, sixteen (16) Jam breeds,
five (05) Hosur accessions, two (02) SLD breeds (RSJ16, RSJ17), (05) CSR breeds
02, ruling breeds (SH6, NB4D2) and 16 other breeds are being maintained from
spring to spring.
Studies on double hybrids for higher economic values in Silkworms (pilot
study).
S.K.Raina, R.A.Khan and B.B.Bindroo

Eight parents namely, RSJ1, RSJ3, RSJ11, RSJ14, RSJ15, DUN – 6, DUN-22, CS6
were reared to raise F1‟s in two groups (with 12 hybrids in each group). Out of
these, only six hybrids were selected from the respective group to prepare nine polyhybrids.
The performance of the polyhybrids are being studied in spring, 2010.
Silkworm breeding to evolve viable and productive silkworm genotypes/ hybrids for
sustainable bivoltine sericulture in North India (pilot study)
T.P.S.Chauhan, S.K.Raina, R.A.Khan and M.K.Tayal
The project aims at identification of breeding resource material, strengthening
them for viability traits through multiple traits synergy, breeding
of productive bivoltine silkworm breeds for spring and viable breeds
for autumn season. The project also aims about 25% increase in cocoon
productivity during spring season and substantial improvement in cocoon
crop stability during autumn season.
During the year, eight silkworm genotypes namely Dun6, Dun22, RSJ11, RSJ14,
RSJ15, CS6, SH6 and NB4D2 have been tested for rearing behaviour under stress
feeding conditions in 5 th instar. Genotypes NB4D2, CS6 and RSJ14 have recorded
cocooning between 40 to 58% while; RSJ15 and Dun 22 recorded lowest cocooning
to the tune of 4 and 6% respectively. Silkworm genotypes showing higher cocooning
under stress feeding shall be selected as breeding resource material.
Besides, four genotypes having higher pupation under subtropical conditions have
been identified as breeding resource material for autumn silkworm crop. Genotypes
SU, ADG6, JD6, YS7 have been identified for higher pupation while RSJ3, RSJ1,
CS6, CSR2, CSR4, RSJ14, NB4D2 and SF4 shall be used as productive genotypes in
the breeding studies. The study is being taken as a sub-project under the main
project Improvementof silkworm Bombyx mori L.

Table-30: Rearing performance of BC4 populations – spring, 2009
Race Egg/ laying
(No.)
Yield / 10,000
larvae brushed
SR
(%)
Pupation
rate
(%)
AVFL
(m)
By
No.
By Wt.
(kg)
Denier
(g/d)
A code 523 9325 13.07 20.25 92.75 960 2.27
B code 548 9400 13.27 19.88 93.50 882 2.16
C code 515 9300 13.07 20.05 92.50 878 2.25
D code 517 9275 13.15 20.27 92.25 855 2.22
E code 521 9150 13.07 19.48 91.25 957 2.11
F code 543 9275 13.15 18.68 92.25 673 2.26
G code 504 9350 13.25 19.42 92.75 754 2.20
H code 517 9300 13.20 19.29 92.50 654 2.15
I code 522 9250 13.17 18.57 92.25 819 2.16
Table-31: Rearing performance of BC5 populations – autumn, 2009
Race Egg/
laying
(No.)
Yield / 10,000
larvae brushed
SR
(%)
Pupation
rate (%)
AVFL
(m)
Denier
(g/d)
By By Wt.
No. (kg)
A code 579 9343 12.73 20.55 93.05 965 2.15
B code 539 9321 12.79 20.65 93.00 958 2.23
C code 530 9344 12.42 20.69 93.10 973 2.19
D code 441 9364 12.58 20.57 92.00 888 2.20
E code 434 9342 12.50 20.30 93.10 882 2.21
F code 427 9317 12.44 19.98 93.16 948 2.16
G code 430 9362 12.38 20.48 93.08 958 2.22
H code 416 9375 12.45 20.06 93.26 972 2.15
I code 477 9355 12.70 20.09 93.43 985 2.18
OTHER PROGRAMME:
Disease Forecasting and Forewarning of mulberry and silkworm diseases
Anil Dhar and M.K Tayal

This project is under central sector scheme with its PI at CSR&TI, Pampore
and Co-ordinator and Co-Is at RSRS, Miransahib and RSRS, Sahaspur.
The Co-ordinator / Co-Is of this project collected and compiled the data
on mulberry diseases (leaf spot and powdery mildew) and silkworm diseases
received from eight test centers ie, RSRS, Miransahib, REC, Barnoti,
Sub REC, Tikri, REC, Nowshera, RSRS, Sahaspur, REC, Una,
REC, Chutmalpur and REC, Gorakhpur. The compiled data has been
sent to PI at CSR&TI, Pampore for further computation. The meteorological
data of each test centre comprises Max-Min temperature; Max-
Min RH, rainfall etc. have also been collected and sent CSR&TI, Pampore
for record and computation.
MORICULTUE SECTION
RSRS, SAHASPUR
Maintenance and Evaluation of mulberry gene pool (PIB -3212)
Raja Ram (Upto 30.06.09), R.K.Dhingra, P.K.Srivastav, Rajat Mohan and M.M.Bhat
Eighty-two genotypes of mulberry of diverse origin were maintained in the
mulberry Germplasm at RSRS, Sahaspur. Recommended Package of practices
are followed for the maintenance of Germplasm. Growth parameters of 14
genotypes were recorded in Spring, 2009 and Autumn, 2009 and presented in
Table 32 and 33.
Table-32: Yield parameters of different genotypes during spring, 2009.
Genotypes Branches
per plant
Shoot
length
Internodal
distance
Moisture
%
Leaf yield
(g)
(No) (cm) (cm)
Mean
Kollegal L 16 77.95 3.62 66.28 590

Mysore L 14 80.25 3.23 65.80 920
S 30 17 90.46 3.39 71.85 1080
RFS-135 10 99.12 3.51 71.25 870
RFS-175 18 87.45 3.58 71.00 1235
V 1 21 76.25 3.60 73.33 1640
Vishawa (DD) 14 65.59 3.76 70.85 1080
Kajli 14 67.45 2.63 65.00 515
Motigara L 13 85.57 3.60 68.28 780
H.P. 02/12 15 98.25 3.62 69.00 740
H.P. 02/13 06 68.75 3.36 70.85 295
H.P. 02/8 19 68.57 3.82 71.65 1300
S36 18 77.98 3.02 71.00 990
S34 20 84.35 3.83 71.18 995
Table-33: Yield parameters of different genotypes during autumn, 2009.
Genotypes
Branches/
plant. (no)
Shoot
length
(cm)
Internodal
distance
(cm)
Moisture
(%)
Leaf
yield
(g)
Kollegal L 22 185 4.02 65.78 1200
Mysore L 20 236 4.09 71.02 1580
S 30 22 217 4.07 69.00 1800
RFS-135 12 158 3.95 68.45 1350
RFS-175 23 223 4.12 66.58 1780
V 1 24 205 4.09 74.60 2234
Vishawa( DD) 17 218 3.85 67.58 1723
Kajli 17 200 5.00 70.12 1456
Motigara L 18 230 4.54 66.60 1752
H.P. 02/12 13 192 4.52 68.80 1680

H.P. 02/13 08 170 5.10 67.30 890
H.P. 02/8 23 237 4.00 66.32 1827
S36 20 190 4.35 64.50 1582
S34 26 230 4.01 60.25 1620
Collaborative Projects
Evaluation of promising mulberry genotypes in different eco-zones of Himanchal
Pradesh [PPA 3389 (MLT)]
Chief Co-ordinator: M.A. Khan, Director, CSR & TI, Pampore
Co-ordinators: M.M. Bhat, Scientist-D, RSRS, Sahaspur, O.S. Sharma, SSPO, DOI,
HP, A.K. Kulshreshtha, Dy. Director, DOI HO
Scientists associated: Rajat Mohan, Ranjan Tewary, Sardar Sing (up to 2006)
and Anil Dhar
Since it is a established fact that the quality mulberry foliage plays the most important
role for the better crop yield, it becomes absolutely necessary to improve by
replacing the old and local varieties with new improved ones. Morover, dependence
on one genotype S-146 (Ruling genotype) is not advisable and hence screening of
few improved mulberry genotypes is essential in different ecozones/altitudes of HP
to provide stability to the Industry.
Hence, seven improved genotypes and three different altitudes were selected in Himanchal
Pradesh for the trial. The selection of genotypes was based on the trials
conducted in other regions and states.
The mulberry saplings of the seven genotypes viz: S-146, S-1, S-1635, S-34, S-
13,TR-10 & K-2 raised in nursery at Una were planted in RBD design iN Jan 2005 at
three different locations viz: DOI HP Takarla, Una farm (1000‟AMSL); DOI,HP farm,
Dagwar (2900‟AMSL); Dharamshala, Distt: Kangra & DOI HP farm Palampur
(4200‟AMSL) , Distt Kangra.
Experimental details:
No of genotype : 07 (S-146, S-1, TR-10, S-34, S-13, S-1635 & K-2 )
No of trees/plants per Variety: 12
Training
: Tree (Crown 5‟ 1/2‟ feet)

ReplicationS
Spacing
Design
: Three
: 8‟x8‟
: RBD
After the establishment period the growth observations were taken. Normal standard
recommended package of practices were given regularly.
Results:
The data on survival showed 95-98 % survival at Takarla (1000’AMSL) and
Palampur (4200’ AMSL) and 85 % survival at Dagwar farm (2900’AMSL)
(The high survival was due to the fact that one year old saplings were used at
the time of plantation as the genotypes were to be grown as trees). The data
collected during 2009 showed that S-1635 and S-146 recorded leaf yield at
par and are higher than other varieties. The leaf yield per year per tree in
three harvests were 7.34 Kg, 7.37 Kg, 5.89 Kg, 5.06 Kg, 4.53 Kg, 5.66 Kg
and 4.03 Kg respectively in S-146,S-1635, S-34, S-13, S-1, TR-10 & K-2 at
Palampur. Similar pattern was found at 1000’ and 2900’, AMSL at Takarla
and Dagwar respectively with lesser values in comparison to Palampur. Similar
trend was observed in 2008. The data showed that leaf yield was highest
at Palampur (4200’AMSL) followed by Takarla (1000’AMSL) and Dagwar
(2900’ AMSL) (Table-34 and 35).
S-1635 is recommended for plantation in HP along with S-146, which is already the
ruling genotype for the last two decades. This will provide stability to sericulture
Industry in the state. After about five years of plantation 6-10 tonnes/ hectare
leaves can be harvested based on the altitude, soil and climatic conditions. The
plantation of trees should be preferably kept under irrigated conditions up to five
years and afterwards they can be maintained under rainfed conditions. This will provide
better survival and growth. Recommended pruning and package of practices
should be followed for expression of full potential of the genotypes.
Besides, S-1635 and S-146 the other genotypes viz TR-10, S-34, S-13 and S-1 form
a gene pool of improved mulberry genotype. The gene pool raised under this project
at Takarla, Dagwar and Palampur are rich source of these genotypes and will serve
as germplasm for further studies and the germ plasm needs to be maintained by
state sericulture department. S-13 and S-34 can be grown in water stress condi-

tions. S-1 and TR-10 are very good for late age rearings. Even K-2 genotype, which
showed lowest yield is useful variety and is in demand for chawkie rearing by expert
sericulturists. K-2 can be grown in chawkie gardens for departmental use during
chawkie rearing.
Table-34: Recommendations at a glance.
Group/
individual genotype/
Screened
S-1635
S-146
S-13
S-34
TR-10
S-1
Leaf Yield t/ha in
three harvests
After 5 years
(Spacing 8’x8’)
9-10 t/ha
@ 6-7 Kg/tree in
three harvest
6-8 t/ha
@ 4-6 Kg/tree in
three harvest
6-7.5 t/ha
@ 4-5 Kg/tree in
three harvest
K-2 4-6 t/ha
@ 3-4 Kg/tree in
three harvest
Moisture
%
70-72
Recommendation for plantation
Between 1000-4000’
AMSL
Highest Yielders
69-72 Useful for water stress conditions
70-72 Good varieties for late age
rearing
68-70 Good variety for Chawkie
rearing .Can be maintained as
Chawkie Garden departmentally.
Note:
1. When the tree attains full growth after ten years it will yield 7-10 kg/harvest
i.e. appx 20-30 Kgs/tree in three harvests provided all recommended cultural
practices and input are followed.
2. Altitude wise and crop wise details of per tree yield and moisture % for
2009-2010 are presented in Table-35.
3. Survival of above genotypes is 85-90% and above, if one year old saplings
are planted.

Table-35: Leaf yield and leaf moisture data at three altitudes in three seasons
collected during 2009.
Genotype
Season
Takarla
(1000’ AMSL)
Moisture Leaf
% yield/
tree
Dagwar
(2900’ AMSL)
Moisture
%
Leaf
yield /
tree
Palampur
(4200’ AMSL)
Moisture Leaf
% yield/
tree
(Kg)
S-146 Spring 73.13 1.97 72.15 1.21 72.64 2.3
Summer 69.66 1.56 70.37 1.33 70.57 2.56
Autumn 71.7 1.73 70.70 1.41 71.53 2.51
Total - 5.26 - 3.95 - 7.37
S-1635 Spring 73.31 1.98 72.39 1.3 72.7 2.35
Summer 70.26 1.6 70.67 1.44 71.17 2.43
Autumn 72.35 1.73 72.15 1.52 71.56 2.56
Total - 5.31 - 4.26 - 7.34
S-34 Spring 72.28 1.94 73.2 1.08 72.25 1.91
Summer 67.29 1.44 70.20 1.23 70.14 1.96
Autumn 70.91 1.58 70.05 1.29 70.87 2.02
Total - 4.96 - 3.6 - 5.89

S-13
Spring 73.91 1.61 71.93 1.08 71.36 1.73
Summer 67.27 1.36 69.65 1.19 69.70 1.68
Autumn 69.91 1.46 71.34 1.27 70.24 1.65
Total - 4.43 - 3.57 - 5.06
S-1 Spring 72.20 1.85 71.28 1.08 71.69 1.43
Summer 69.08 1.37 69.34 1.20 69.55 1.53
Autumn 70.35 1.58 70.14 1.25 70.43 1.57
Total - 4.8 - 3.53 - 4.53
TR-10 Spring 72.16 1.85 72.99 1.14 72.32 1.75
Summer 69.31 1.53 70.27 1.26 70.35 1.90
Autumn 71.84 1.67 71.55 1.32 71.43 2.01
Total - 5.05 - 3.72 - 5.66
K-2 Spring 71.61 1.37 69.8 0.9 70.73 1.25
Summer 68.77 1.24 68.51 0.97 68.30 1.37
Autumn 70.67 1.40 70.03 1.02 70.09 1.41
Total - 4.01 - 2.89 - 4.03
Two genotypes S-1635 and S-146 are recommended for plantation for
growing as tree mode of cultivation between 1000 to 4000‟AMSL in Himanchal
Pradesh and in similar geographical conditions of other states/regions.
Recommended pruning and package of practices should be followed for
proper expression of traits. After introduction of third crop of summer one
crop will be added as summer season showed good quality leaf yield
Bioassay:
Not much difference was noticed so far as cocoon yield, cocoon weight is
concerned in both the seasons (Table-36 and 37).
The spring crop was found superior to that of autumn crop (Table-36 and
37).

Variety
Table-36: Average rearing data of spring 09 at each site under MLT HP.
Combination
Larvel
period
D:H
Cocoon
Yield /10000
Larvae
Cocooning %
SCW
(g)
SSW
(cg)
SR
(%)
Pupation
Rate
%
DAGWAR
PALAMPUR
TAKARLA
DAGWAR
PALAMPUR
TAKARLA
DAGWAR
PALAMPUR
TAKARLA
BY
WT
(g)
BY
NO
Good
Cocoon
Double
Cocoon
S146 27-04 17.45 9933 96.53 2.91 1.66 29.33 17.67 98.78
S146 26-12 19.90 9900 96.75 2.24 1.97 37.33 18.95 97.97
S146 26-06 19.30 9933 96.98 1.79 1.993 39.20 19.67 98.11
S1635 27-10 18.68 9944 96.65 2.23 1.88 33.67 17.91 98.33
S1635 26-10 21.39 9923 95.49 3.14 2.06 40.00 19.42 97.77
S1635 26-03 19.55 9900 96.63 2.02 2.073 40.30 19.44 97.67
S13 29-00 18.11 9945 97.33 2.01 1.73 30.67 17.73 98.78
S13 27-10 19.06 9889 96.74 2.25 1.86 37.00 19.89 97.89
S13 26-03 19.55 9900 96.63 2.02 2.073 40.30 19.44 97.67
DAGWAR S34 27-08 17.65 9878 96.29 2.70 1.75 29.00 16.57 97.78
PALAMPUR S34 27-00 19.87 9911 95.62 2.70 2.02 38.67 19.14 97.44
TAKARLA S34 26-22 19.12 9867 95.27 2.47 1.998 38.7 19.40 96.45
DAGWAR S1 29-04 16.67 9778 97.05 1.82 1.70 29.67 17.45 96.67
PALAMPUR S1 27-00 18.94 9922 95.05 3.58 2.01 38.00 18.91 97.89
TAKARLA S1 26-12 18.80 9867 94.26 2.70 1.943 37.30 19.20 95.67
DAGWAR TR10 28-00 19.17 9911 96.52 2.92 1.77 31.33 17.70 98.56
PALAMPUR TR10 27-00 19.22 9867 95.85 2.47 1.87 34.67 18.54 97.33
TAKARLA TR10 26-14 19.42 9900 96.97 1.56 1.996 38.50 19.29 97.55
DAGWAR K2 29-04 17.31 9944 96.54 2.68 1.77 29.00 16.38 98.67
PALAMPUR K2 28-00 19.48 9845 95.49 2.93 1.93 34.00 17.62 96.89
TAKARLA K2 27-08 18.60 9767 94.54 2.05 1.938 36.30 18.75 94.33
Table-37: Average rearing data of autumn 2009 at each site under MLT HP.

Combination Variety Larvel
period
D:H
Cocoon
Yield /10000
Larvae
Cocooning
%
SCW
(g)
SSW
(cg)
SR
(%)
Pupation
Rate
%
BY
WT
(g)
BY
NO
Good
Cocoon
Double
Cocoon
DAGWAR S146 24-02 17.47 9933 90.60 5.36 1.77 33.00 18.64 96.1
PALAMPUR S146 24-10 20.37 9933 91.27 4.69 2.03 39.00 19.21 96.5
TAKARLA S146 24-04 17.37 9867 93..92 3.37 1.78 3400 19.10 96.85
DAGWAR S1635 24-02 17.27 9900 92.26 4.04 1.78 33.3 18.71 96.20
PALAMPUR S1635 24-10 20.17 9933 92.28 4.03 2.11 40.67 19.28 96.50
TAKARLA S1635 24-02 17.67 9900 94.27 3.37 2.11 40.67 19.28 97.42
DAGWAR S13 25-21 16.17 9900 88.21 6.06 1.65 29.66 17.97 94.40
PALAMPUR S13 24-23 18.50 9967 88.96 6.02 1.89 34.33 18.16 95.00
TAKARLA S13 24-11 16.77 9800 93.19 3.40 1.74 32.33 18.60 96.4
DAGWAR S34 25-05 16.27 9933 90.60 5.36 1.68 30.30 18.06 95.70
PALAMPUR S34 24-19 19.33 9900 92.26 4.04 1.96 37.00 18.87 85.7
TAKARLA S34 24-07 17.20 9833 93.56 3.38 1.78 33.5 18.82 96.73
DAGWAR S1 26-00 15.53 9900 88.90 5.38 1.54 27.33 17.75 94.20
PALAMPUR S1 25-03 18.37 9933 89.93 6.71 1.86 34.67 18.64 96.4
TAKARLA S1 24-08 16.7 9833 93.22 3.38 1.73 32.17 18.69 96.61
DAGWAR TR10 25-20 15.83 9967 90.30 4.68 1.59 29.00 18.24 95.00
PALAMPUR TR10 24-21 18.83 9933 90.27 5.36 1.91 36.00 18.85 96.30
TAKARLA TR10 24-09 16.90 9867 93.59 3.37 1.74 32.37 18.60 96.95
DAGWAR K2 26-00 15.33 9933 96.91 8.05 1.52 26.00 17.11 93.30
PALAMPUR K2 25-07 17.57 9933 89.26 4.69 1.78 32.00 17.98 94.70
TAKARLA K2 24-15 16.57 9733 92.47 3.42 1.72 31.50 18.31 95.90

Externally Funded Projects
Integration of Sericulture with Medicinal Industries.
P.K.Srivastav, Chetna Thapliyal, Madhusudan Chamoli, M.S.Rawat*,
V.K.Varshney**, R.Dayal**, M.M.Bhat and M.A.Khan***
*National Medicinal Plants Board, New Delhi.
**Forest Research Institute & Colleges, Dehradun.
***Central Sericultural Research & Training Insitute, Srinagar (J&K)
Experiment- I: Intercropping of Medicinal Plants Under Tree/Bush Cultivation.
Six medicinal plants viz Aloe barbadense, Asparagus recemosus, Ravoulfia serpentina,
Andrographis paniculata, Plumbago zeylanica Cyperus scariosus were maintained
in 0.185 acre of land in the mulberry field as intercrops in 10‟X10‟ spacing in
tree type of mulberry plantation at Regional Sericultural Research Station, Sahaspur,
Farm, Dehradun for demonstration purposes and multiplication of seed stocks. Besides,
0.175 acre of land was also maintained as Mini Herbal Garden at Regional
Sericultural Research Station, Sahaspur, Dehradun. Fertilization of mulberry maintained
under intercropping with medicinal plants and intercultural Operations of intercrops
of Aloe barbadense, Andrographis paniculata, Asparagus recemosus, Ravoulfia
serpentina, Cyperus scariosis and Plumbago zeylanica was carried out for
seed collection and multiplication of nursery as per the norms. Ravoulfia serpentina,
Acorus calamus, Andrographis paniculata and Asparagus racemosus was harvested
and processed for value addition for sale. A total of Rs. 4,416/- were earned from
sale of harvest of medicinal plants, out of which Rs. 350/- and Rs. 4066/- were
earned from sale to Bharat Bhesaj Shala and Himalayan Drug Co, Dehradun respectively.
Experiment-II: Allelopathic Interaction of Mulberry with Medicinal Plants.
Treatment to mulberry cuttings was also made from 10% root extracts of medicinal
plants for 48 hours during Jan, 2009 and planted in field for studying allelopathic
effect.
Data collected during last week of June 2009 revealed that maximum growth was
found in cuttings of mulberry treated with Acorus calamus with respect to height of
plants (48.98 cm), No. of leaves (24.67), No. of branches (1.40), length of leaves

(8.53cm) and and breadth of leaves (8.28 cm) while minimum growth was found in
mulberry cuttings treated with Asparagus racemosus (19.44 cm, 8.73, 0.47, 4.82 cm
and 3.96 cm respectively).
Experiment-III: Bioassay of Mulberry under Intercropping with Medicinal
Plants.
Bioassay of mulberry bushes/trees cultivated under intercropping with seven medicinal
plants was done monococoon analysis, which revealed that monococoon characters
viz. average cocoon weight, shell weight, shell ratio%, single filament
length, non- breakable filament length and denier decreased in silkworms reared on
intercropped mulberry planted at various spacing under tree/bush system. The details
are as under:
At 10’X10’ spacing under tree system: Plumbago>Cyperus/ Asparagus>
Andrographis/ Acorus/Control>Aloe>Rauvolfia
At 6’X6’ spacing under tree system:
Rauvolfia>Cyperus>Plumbago/ Control>Aloe>Asparagus/Acorus>Andrographis
At 6’X6’ spacing under tree system:
Control>Rauvolfia>Acorus>Plumbago>Aloe>Andrographis>Cyperus>Asparagus
The cumulative performance of medicinal plants intercropped with mulberry for monococoon
characters on was found in the following descending order:
Control>Plumbago/Rauvolfia>Cyperus/Acorus>Aloe>Andrographis/Asparagus
Hence, intercropping of Plumbago, Cyperus, Asparagus, Andrographis and Acorus
under 10‟X10‟ and Rauvolfia, Cyperus and Plumbago under 6‟X6‟ spacing of mulberry
under tree system improved mono cocoon characters. Intercropping of all the
medicinal plants adversely affected mono cocoon characters of silkworms under
bush system of mulberry.
Experiment-IV: Biochemical Investigation of Mulberry Foliage Cultivated
Under Intercropping with Medicinal Plants.
Biochemical estimation of foliar nutrients was done for autumn 2008 samples with
respect to control & intercropped mulberry foliage.

Results revealed that during autumn, 2008, 6‟X6‟ spacing followed by 10‟X10‟ spacing
of mulberry was found best for protein, mineral and sugar contents while as
bush system of mulberry exhibited highest fiber contents under intercropping with
medicinal plants. Bush system showed minimum foliage protein, minerals and sugar
contents in mulberry under intercropping with medicinal plants.
Performance of Andrographis paniculata (20.981%) and Asparagus racemosus
(20.619%) in production of foliar protein content in mulberry foliage is statistically
at par and was more than the foliar protein of control leaves (19.375%) but only
Andrographis paniculata showed significantly high protein content than control irrespective
of spacing.
Under 6‟X6‟ spacing, the mulberry foliage protein contents were higher than control
when mulberry was intercropped with Andrographis paniculata (20.048%), Plumbago
zeylanica (21.021%) and Rauvolfia serpentina (21.360%). However, performance
of these species in production of protein content was statistically at par. Under
10‟X10‟ spacing of mulberry trees, the protein contents were higher than the
control when mulberry was intercropped with Andrographis (11.885%) and Asparagus
(18.789%). None of the species performed better than the control in production
of protein in foliage of mulberry when intercropped with medicinal plants under
bush system.
Performance of Asparagus (10.646%), Andrographis (11.249%), Plumbago
(10.616%) and Rauvolfia (10.683%) in production of minerals in mulberry leaves
was statistically at par irrespective of spacing. However, only Andrographis showed
higher mineral contents consistently.
Under 6‟X6‟ spacing, the mineral contents in mulberry foliage are higher than control
when intercropped with Plumbago (12.102%) and Rauvolfia (12.061%). Under
10‟X10‟ and bush system none of the species showed high foliage mineral than control.
Performance of Asparagus and Andrographis in production of sugar and fibre contents
in mulberry foliage under intercropping of medicinal plants was significantly
higher than control irrespective of spacing.
Under 6‟X6‟ spacing, the sugar content in mulberry foliage are higher than control
under intercropping with Asparagus (12.620%), Rauvolfia (12.670%), Plumbago

(12.627%) and Cyperus (11.481%). Under 10‟X10‟ spacing and bush system
(8‟+3‟)X2‟ of mulberry Asparagus (12.6385) and Andrographis (12.716%) showed
high foliage sugar than control.
Biochemical estimation with respect to over all foliar constituents viz., protein, mineral,
total sugar and fiber in mulberry intercropped with medicinal plants during Autumn,
08 revealed following trend in descending order: Satavar> Kalmegh>Control
> Sarpagandha>Chitrak > Nagarmotha> Aloe>Vach.
Highlights of Findings: The project has been concluded and the summary of findings
is as under
1. Inter cropping of medicinal plants may be practiced along with mulberry for enhancement
of income of farmers and silk farms without affecting sericulture
since no adverse effect of intercropping of medicinal plants has been noticed on
mulberry at biochemical as well as yield levels and on silkworms at rearing and
yield of raw silks.
2. Biochemical estimation with respect to over all foliar constituents viz., protein,
mineral, total sugar and fiber in mulberry intercropped with medicinal plants during
Autumn, 08 revealed following trends in descending order:
Satavar>Kalmegh>Control>Sarpagandha>Chitrak>Nagarmotha>Aloe>Vach.
3. While intercropping of Plumbago, Cyperus, Asparagus, Andrographis and Acorus
under 10‟X10‟ and Rauvolfia, Cyperus and Plumbago under 6‟X6‟ spacing of mulberry
under tree system improved mono cocoon characters, intercropping of all
the medicinal plants adversely affected mono cocoon characters of silkworms
under bush system of mulberry.
4. 10‟X10‟ spacing of mulberry under tree system is most suitable for intercropping
of these seven medicinal plants.
5. Kalmegh, Chitrak, Satavar, Sarpagandha and Nagar motha may be cultivated as
intercrops along with mulberry without affecting sericulture for enhancing income
of farmers.

6. Sericultural productivity increases by 20-25% per unit area in terms of increase
in mulberry leaf yield and improvement in leaf quality due to intercropping of
medicinal plants with mulberry.
7. A total of Rs. 4416/- were earned from sale of harvest of medicinal plants, out of
which Rs. 350/- and Rs. 4066/- were earned from sale to Bharat Bhesaj Shala
and Himalayan Drug Co. Dehradun respectively.
8. Cumulative performance of medicinal plants on the basis of total scores secured
by them was found to be: Andrographis 488>Rauvolfia 508>Cyperus
541>Asparagus 553> Plumbago 579> Control 581> Acorus 600 >Aloe 603.
9. Minimum expected income/ha due to intercropping of medicinal plants with mulberry
planted at 10‟X10‟ spacing would be Asparagus (Rs. 50,000/-)> Rauvolfia
(Rs. 37,000/-) > Plumbago (Rs. 21,000/-) >Andrographis (Rs. 16,000/-) > Cyperus
(Rs. 1000/-) > Aloe (Rs. 9,000/-) > Acorus (Rs. 6,000/-) in descending order.
Identification, characterization and popularization of local strains of N 2
fixing bacteria in integrated nutrient management system for mulberry
grown in soils of Dehradun area. (PIP 3404)
P.K.Singh, R.K.Dhingra, Harish Chandra, Kusum Arunachalam and M.M.Bhatt
The project was sanctioned for financial assistance by Uttarakhand Council of
Science and Technology Department in April 2007 and till date a total of Rs
6,47,000.00 (Rupees six lakh forty seven thousand only) were received. The establishment
of microbiology laboratory has been completed. However, one air –
conditioner is yet to be fitted for protection of microbial population from high temperature
during multiplication and to get sufficient microbial population. The isolated
strains were maintained during year.
Studies on the effect of organic farming on the bush and tree type plantation
of mulberry in Doon valley. (PPA 3389)

P.K.Singh, S.S.Tomar and M.M.Bhatt
Development of package of practice on organic farming for mulberry cultivation
and silk production.
Qualitative and quantitative improvement of tree and bush type of mulberry
plantation for quality silk production
The project was initiated in April 2006 after receiving financial assistance Rs.
1,10,450/- from Project Management Unit Uttarakhand Rural Development Department.
Under this project existing S146 mulberry plantations already raised at RSRS,
Sahaspur farm as bush (3‟X3‟) and tree (8‟X8‟) were utilized for this work. Different
organics as per schedule of the project were applied during both the seasons after
pruning and cultural operations.
The leaf yield data in both bush and tree blocks were collected during spring and
autumn seasons for the last six crops was compiled. The leaves were analyzed for
total soluble sugar and fiber percentage to assess the quality.
It was observed that in tree and bush blocks in treatment T2 (application of
Sericultural waste + Green manuring inoculated with Rhizobium+ FYM+
Vermi compost + rock phosphate + liquid biophos and biopotash the leaf
yield increased in comparision to T6 (control without NPK). During the period
under report the plantation treated with various organics were maintained
and microbial colonization was assessed by recording leaf yield /plant.
Hence this treatment is recommended for adoption by the farmers in field.
Summary of results:
a. The cocoon quality in T2 (application of Sericultural waste green manuring
inoculated with Rhizobium+ FYM +Vermicompost+ rock phosphate + liquid
Bio-phos and Bio-potash) was improved by recording more SR% (20.22 in
bush and 21.10 in tree) in comparison to 18.54 in bush and 18.33 in tree
control blocks.
b. Leaf yield recorded 18.99 t/h/y in bush and 9.93 t/h/y in tree block in comparison
to 13.83 t/h/y, 6.37 t/h/y in controls respectively.

c. The wt of 10 matured silkworm larva was improved in T2 treatment (48.77g
in bush, 43.82 in tree) in comparison to 43.42 g & 40.27 g in controls respectively.
d. The mulberry leaf quality improved by recording total soluble Protein and fiber%
(15.85%, 11.68% in T2 as against 14.28%, 10.24% in control in tree;
14.90%, 10.80% in T2 as against 13.9%, 10.32% in control in bush block
respectively.
e. The soil conditions improved by application of organics by improving Organic
Carbon (OC %) from 0.72 to 1.82%, perhaps due to adding soil organic
matter through green manuring.
f. Phosphorous (P) improved from 38.1kg/ha to 75.0 kg/ha; due to supply and
retention of soil nutrients which favours soil reactions.
g. Potassium (K) improved from 148.0 kg/h to 460.0 kg/h.
h. The package of practice of tree and bush type of plantations have been developed.
In bush type of plantations it was found that by continuously adopting whole organic
package of practices of mulberry cultivation the leaf yield improved 18.07% besides
improvement in the quality of mulberry leaves, It was also observed that by
feeding the leaves harvested from the plants maintained by application of organics
the SR% and non breakable filament length improved. In tree type of plantation it
was found that the leaf yield improves 15.72 %, besides improvement in the quality
of mulberry leaves‟ it was also observed that by feeding the leaves harvested from
the plants maintained by application of organics the SR% and non breakable filament
length improved. The package of practices of organic farming for bush and
tree type of cultivation has been prepared. Transfer of technology programme was
also prepared and proposed in the action plan to be taken during 2010 -11.
It was found that the leaf yield of tree and bush type of plantation was 3.359 kg/
plant / yr in bush & (15.20 kg /plant/yr in tree) during three seasons. The data collected
in both the seasons is presented in Table-38.
Table-38: Details of leaf yield (MT/ha)
Season
Leaf yield
in bush
Leaf yield/ha/yr
(MT)
Leaf yield in
tree
Leaf yield
(MT/ha)

(kg/plant)
(kg /plant)
Spring
Summer
1.101
0.850
5.05
3.00
Autumn 1.408 40.16
7.15
Total 3.359 15.2
25.57
Transfer of Technology
Vermicomposting
Raja Ram (Upto 30.06.09), R.K.Dhingra (From 01.07.09), P.K.Srivastav and
M.M.Bhat
Under transfer of technology programme the recommended species of earthworm,
viz Eudrilus euginae, Perionyx excavatus, and Eisenia foetida were under maintenance
and multiplication as basic stock at R.S.R.S. Sahaspur farm for supplying to
users. 500 g earthworm of (Eudrilus euginae) were supplied to Research Extension
Centre, Una (Himachal Pradesh).
Plantation in high pH soil/usar land at farmer’s level in Uttar Pradesh
(Central Sector Scheme)
Project Code
: TOT Code 2110 , CSRTIPPR-06
Project Period : 2009-11
Chief Project Co-ordinator : M.A.Khan, Director, CSR & TI, Pampore.
TOT Project Co-ordinator : Rajat Mohan, R.K.Dhingra and M.M.Bhat
Test Site
: Village, Sadulla Nagar
Scientists involved in Transfer of technology:
S.No Name of Scientist Site
1 Pramod Kumar, Scientist - C, REC, Gonda Sadulla Nagar
2 Rajesh Khare, Scientist - C, REC, Gonda Sadulla Nagar
Staff
: One TA from REC, Gonda

Budget : Rs 3.0 lacs. (01 lac for 09-10 and Rs 2 lac requested for 10-11)
Schedule of Activities:
Work plan:
Maintenance of Stock plantation at BBAU, Lucknow.
Select the farmers having Sodic soil as per the characters pH 8-9.5, EC0.1-
0.5 and Na+ ion concentration 4-8 at which stock plantation was raised at
BBAU
Training to farmers at their site
Raising nursery of screened genotypes ( AR-12,AR-14, BR-2)
Raising plantation at farmer‟s level during July, 2009 in Sadulla Nagar.
Capacity per farmer: 0.5 acre
Incentive for tree plantation to farmers: Rs 5/-tree after plantation as plantation
is being done in tough conditions. (Total cost of incentive = 6800 x 5= Rs
34,000): To compensate the cost of FYM and insecticide.
Plantation cost: @ Rs. 8/- plant including digging, plot preparation, pit formation,
Application of FYM, insecticide etc.
Total cost; Rs 3 lacs (Rs. 1.00 lac for 2009-10 and Rs. 2.00 lacs for 2010-
11)
Note: One time nursery may not be raised as the cuttings from stock plantation
will be available in lesser number due to less population of stock. Nursery to be
raised in phased manner.
Progress:
The plantation was done at five farmer‟s field in April 2009, as bush plantation. The
plantation of three farmers was satisfactory and showed survival to the tune of
70%. However, fourth farmer had less survival showing 30% survival and the fifth
farmer could not continue due to personal reasons. DOS, UP has requested to adopt
these farmers as rearers and demonstration rearing was organized by DOS, U.P
counterpart of Sadulla Nagar area.

Further, 12000 nursery of AR-12, AR-14 and BR-2 was raised in Dec., 2009/Jan
2010 at BBAU university and at farmer‟s level in sadulla Nagar and survival was 90%
(2600/3000) and 50% (3000/6000) at BBAU. It is expected that a minimum of 5000
saplings will be available in July/August 2010. As per the decision these saplings will
be utilized to raise nucleus plantation (major plantation of 4000 saplings in normal
soil of REC Gonda to get higher survival and 1000 saplings will planted in high pH
soil at Sitapur DOS farm as trial). These will serve as nucleus plantation for further
multiplication by DOS, U.P and REC, Gonda.
Transfer of technology for intercropping of medicinal plants with mulberry:
(Central Sector Scheme) Code: 2110: CSR &TI PPR-05
Transfer of technology project for intercropping of medicinal plants with mulberry
was initiated at 10 sites of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himanchal
Pradesh. However, REC, Nowshera declined to take up this TOT due to
adverse climatic conditions, poor soil and less rainfall while as CDC at Hamirpur and
Kalsi declined due to different mandates and busy schedules. On the contrary, REC,
Gonda could not take up the TOT due to lack of tree system of mulberry plantation
in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, this TOT is in progress at Palmpur under REC, Una; Fatehpur
under SREC, Panchkula, Sujanpur under REC, Sujanpur and Kathua under
REC, Barnoti. Nursery of four medicinal plants viz. Rauvolfia serpentina, Asparagus
racemosus, Plumbago zeylanica and Andrographis paniculata is being raised at
RSRS, Sahaspur for their intercropping at above sites during June-July, 2010.
SERICULTURE:
Collaborative Project
Studies on Population dynamics and Management of Dermestid Beetles:
[ARE – 3391]
Pankaj Tewary, N.K.Bhatia, M.M.Bhat and M.A. Khan
This project aims at developing cost effective and eco-friendly integrated pest management
system to keep the Dermestids in filatures and grainages below economic
injury level. This project shall be contributing knowledge in this area by developing
eco-friendly plant products and trap catch with pheromones. The project has 3 experiments
as detailed below:

E 01 : Population Dynamics of Dermestid Beetles
E 02 : Extent of Loss caused by Dermestid Beetles
E 03 : Management of Dermestid Beetles
E01 and E02 were run simultaneously at Srinagar, Jammu and Dehradun in 2005-07
and got completed. E 03: Management of Dermestid Beetles has three parts
Part 1: Biopesticide repellency and killing efficacy test: Chemical extracts of
plants viz. Karanjin from seed / seed oil of Pongamia pinnata (pongam or
Poonga oil) (Fabaceae), Saponins from seed / seed oil of Madhuca latifolia
(Mowra) (Sapotaceae) and Meliacin from fruit and seed oil of Melia azedarach
(Chinaberry) (Meliaceae) are to be tried on Dermestes in this part.
Part 2: Fumigation test (Diallel Sulphides): Volatile compounds of Azadirachta indica
(Neem) (Meliaceae), β asarone compound from essential oil of Acorus calamus
(sweetflag) (Araceae) and Limonene compound from essential oil of Lemon are to
be tried on Dermestes at room temperature.
Part 3: Trap catch (Plastic probe trap design, corrugated paper pitfall traps
and Plastic funnel trap) shall be used with pheromones.
Extraction of seed of Melia azedarach (Chinaberry) (Meliaceae) was done in
acetone, methanol and petroleum ether. Extracts are to be tested on Dermestid
beetles for repellency and killing efficacy. [Extraction of parts of other
plants and its testing is to be taken up. Efforts are on to cover other parts as
well.
Breeding of Bivoltine Silkworm Breeds Suitable for Sub-optimal Conditions
E02: Evolution of Bivoltine Breeds Suitable for Sub-optimal sericultural Practices for
Sub-tropical areas
Pankaj Tewary, Abad A. Siddiqui and M.M. Bhat (for E02 at RSRS, Sahaspur)
The project work is being conducted at two sites i. e. RSRS, Sahaspur, Dehra Dun
and CSR&TI, Pampore for developing region specific bivoltine breeds for subtropical

condition of temperate and subtropical areas. These breeds will be utilized for rearing
under sub-optimal conditions. The progress of breeding work carried out at
RSRS, Sahaspur is as under:
On the basis of pupation rate and survival, 10 lines were selected from 20 breeding
lines for which F 1 rearing was done in autumn, 2008. 5 Chinese type viz. BP 1, 2,
4, 5 & 6 (Plain larvae and oval cocoon) and 5 Japanese type viz. BP 11, 13, 14, 17 &
20 (Marked larvae and constricted cocoon) races were selected. These were evaluated
under sub-optimal conditions during spring and autumn, 2009 in F 2 and F 3
generations respectively. Highest (H) and lowest (L) values have been marked for
range of parameters.
Forecasting and Forewarning System for Pests and Diseases of Mulberry
and Silkworm in J&K and Uttarakhand (Silkworm Disease & Pest part)
(Central Sector Scheme)
Code: 2107
Pankaj Tewary, N.K. Bhatia and M.M. Bhat
This project was initiated by CSR&TI, Pampore at three sites including
RSRS, Miransahib, Jammu (J&K) and RSRS, Sahaspur, Dehra Dun (UK) in
the year 2009-10. REC, Chhutmalpur, REC, Gorakhpur (UP) and REC, Una
(HP) are the other sites under the RSRS, Sahaspur. Data on silkworm diseases
in spring and autumn, 2009 at RSRS and three extension centres were taken
in prescribed proformae and forwarded to PI at CSR&TI, Pampore after
compilation. In addition a village of CDC, Kalsi was also included in spring
crop, 2010 for record of rearers’ data in nearest neighbourhood of this station.
CSB Projects / Studies:
Maintenance and Evaluation of Silkworm Germplasm
Pankaj Tewary, B.B.S. Negi, N. K. Bhatia and M.M. Bhat
This station is maintaining 46 bivoltine silkworm germplasm accessions of various
origins for their conservation and utilization. These are NB Series (6): NB 7, NB 18,
NB2D1, NB3D1, NB4D1, NB4D2; SH Series (2): SH 2, SH 6; SF Series (4) : SF 2, SF
4, SF19,SF21; YS Series (3) : YS 3, YS 5, YS 7; C Series (2) : C 108, C 122; J Series

(2) : J 112, J 122; AF Series (2) : AF 2, AF 6; PY Series (2) : PY 1, PY 5; JP Series
(2) : JP1A, JP1B; Pam Series (2) : Pam 101, Pam 111; SM Series (2) : SM 1, SM 3,
Others (15) : JD 6, KA, CC 1, CA 2, HS 6 (SL), C. Nichi, CP1B, NN6D, NS 6, SY 6, JJ
5, P 5, KPGB, RB 8, AS.HAI, ADG 6 and Su.
Maintenance of Silkworm Breeders‟ Stock and Parental Lines
Pankaj Tewary, B.B.S. Negi, N.K. Bhatia and M.M. Bhat
16 Breeds are maintained under this programme and the rearing performance is
presented in table-39. Dun 6, Dun 21, Dun 22, ATR 16, ATR 29, SH 6 and NB4D2
remained as active germplasm during the year. Highest (H) and lowest (L) values
have been marked for range of parameters.
Parental lines (10): Dun 17, Dun 18, Dun 6, Dun 21, SL 3, SL 6, ATR 16, ATR 29, SH
6 and NB4D2
Breeders‟ Stock (6) : Dun 12, Dun 19, Dun 22, SL 7, SL 9, SL 11.
Table-39: Rearing performance of Silkworm Breeders‟ Stock and Parental Lines in spring, 2009.
Race Fec. Hat.
%
Larval
Duration
Yield /10,000
Larvae brushed
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
%
Pupation
%
(D:H) By
No.
By
Wt.(g)
Dun 6 488 91.39 28:00 9567 15.300 1.604 0.321 20.24 93.67
Dun 12 660 92.12 28:00 9700 15.500 1.439 0.279 19.39 96.33
Dun 17 548 90.69 28:00 9967 14.967 1.505 0.302 20.08 97.33H
Dun 18 607 89.95L 28:00 9667H 16.667 1.753 0.338 19.42 95.33
Dun 19 622 90.03 29:00 9800 17.167H 1.772H 0.347H 19.71 95.67
Dun 21 524 94.85 29:00 9767 17.000 1.643 0.308 18.89 95.33
Dun 22 536 91.60 29:06 9267 14.767 1.653 0.322 19.68 91.00
SL 3 562 92.17 28:14 9433 14.667 1.396 0.272 19.69 89.88
SL 6 568 92.78 30:00H 4667L 8.000L 1.659 0.340 20.75H 45.00L
SL 7 474L 94.09 28:00 9667 12.200 1.560 0.312 20.01 96.00
SL 9 579H 93.78 29:00 9900 15.067 1.542 0.311 20.37 96.67
SL 11 555 92.07 27:14L 8300 14.233 1.492 0.282 18.89 81.67
ATR 16 667 91.29H 28:00 9167 12.333 1.338L 0.201L 15.41L 90.00
ATR 29 673 93.04 29:00 9467 14.167 1.541 0.270 17.43 91.67
SH 6 622 94.25 28:00 9367 14.500 1.530 0.266 17.39 93.67
NB4D2 595 93.20 30:00H 9900 16.667 1.670 0.280 16.76 95.33
New TOT: Introduction of Silkworm Hybrid Dun 6 x Dun 21.

Under Central Sector Scheme Code: 2110,CSRTIPPR-07
Pankaj Tewary, B.B.S.Negi and M.M. Bhat
This new programme on Transfer of Technologies was launched by CSR&TI, Pampore
during 2009-10 at CSR&TI, Pampore, RSRS, Miransahib, Jammu (J&K) and
RSRS, Sahaspur, Dehradun (UK) for silkworm hybrids CS 6 x Pam 101, RSJ 3 x RSJ
1 and Dun 6 x Dun 21 respectively. These hybrids were tested at 7 centres In autumn,
2009, 114.5 ounces of seed of Dun 6 x Dun 21 were prepared against a target
of 105 ounces for supply in spring, 2010 which has been initiated during the
period under report. Control SH 6 x NB4D2 in equal quantity was to be arranged by
respective RECs as per their normal procedure.
Rejuvenation of SH 6
B.B.S. Negi, Pankaj Tewary, N.K.Bhatia and M.M. Bhat
SH 6 from three distinct regions viz. CSR&TI, Pampore, Kashmir; CSGRC, Hosur, TN;
RSRS, Miransahib, Jammu were procured in spring, 2008 and reared with our own
stock. Parents‟ rearing was done and 12 single crosses (F1) were made after selection
at larval stage and cocoon shape in each batch. In autumn, 2008 rearing of
four lines, as maintained in spring crop and their crosses was continued. Pupation
rate and Shell ratio percentage were the prime selection criteria among economic
traits. Improvement was noticed and no white larvae were seen in any batch. In
spring, 2009 rearing of four lines and their crosses was continued, performance of
which is depicted in table 18 and 19 respectively. In autumn, 2009 rearing of parents‟
only was repeated. Results are provided in table 20. Continuous improvement
has been brought in batches through selection pressure at larval and cocoon stage
and a separate batch was formed in autumn, 2008 by selecting appropriate larvae
and cocoons from all batches. This batch (GPB mix) was furthered during current
year also and provided expected results. Rejuvenated SH 6 is expected to be released
for P 3 maintenance in spring, 2011.
Problem of Trimoulters in SH 6 x NB4D2
Pankaj Tewary, B.B.S. Negi, N.K.Bhatia and M.M. Bhat

The study was initiated in spring, 2008 and continued in spring and autumn seasons
of 2009. From autumn, 2008 to autumn, 2009, no trimoulters were noticed in any
treatments. SH 6 seem to be the reason behind expression of trimoulters in SH 6 x
NB4D2. Study on rejuvenation of SH 6 is already in progress to tackle the problem
and for this rejuvenated SH 6 in pipeline, was used to prepare seed for RSRS
source. However, seed from SSPC also did not express trimoulters. Study is continued
in spring, 2010 and again no trimoulters were noticed. Rearing atmosphere is
found to be very congenial in spring crops and Trimoulters are generally noticed in
autumn crop in this hybrid. High nutrient content in soil and mulberry leaf with
higher moisture percentage seems to increase the occurrence of trimoulters and it
shall be added as one treatment in coming seasons since proper nutrient and moisture
in previous crops did not yield trimoulters.
Problem of Unfertilized Eggs in Reciprocal of Dun 6 x Dun 22
Harish Chandra, Pankaj Tewary, B.B.S. Negi, N.K.Bhatia, and M.M. Bhat
The pilot study was started from autumn season, 2008 and continued in spring and
autumn, 2009. During rearing two factors namely feed (mulberry leaves) and climatic
conditions (temperature & relative humidity) were taken into consideration. Accordingly
the larvae were fed with both good and coarse mulberry leaves and reared
under prevailing and maintained climatic conditions. After the rearing, selected cocoons
were processed for grainage. During grainage, two other factors, i.e. male
frequency of mating and mating period were also studied and DFLs were prepared
which were tested for unfertilized eggs and hatching percentage in next season and
observations were made.
The results revealed that the moth fed in larval stage with good quality of mulberry
leaves produced lesser number of unfertilized eggs in comparison to coarse leaves.
The moth reared in larval stage under both prevailing and maintained climatic conditions
of temperature humidity did not show any significant difference in unfertilized
eggs as the rearing conditions were congenial, however the infertility was more in
NTP (normal) conditions. Under mating behaviour the female moths mated for 02
hours showed more number of unfertilized eggs than by the moth mated for 01 &
03 hours in autumn season. Eggs laid by female moths having mated with males in
their third coupling showed more numbers of unfertilized eggs followed by the moth
mated in 2 nd and first coupling. Prevalence of unfertilized eggs was more in autumn,
hence seasonal impact over egg infertility can not be ruled out. While comparing the

esults of Dun 6 and Dun 22, infertility was more in case of Dun 22 (self crossed) in
autumn season and in reciprocal of Dun 6 X Dun 22.
RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTRES
RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTRES UNDER CSR&TI, PAMPORE
REC-CUM-CDC, BANDIPORA
A.A. Khan (upto 31-08-2009) and Haroon Rashid (w.e.f. Jan, 2010)
Silkworm rearing: 7000 DFLs of different combination/sources have been incubated
and chawki reared at three chawki rearing centres viz. Lawaypora, Turkepora
and Aloosa. The chawkie reared worms were distributed to 77 rearers in 14 villages.
The spring commercial rearing has completed successfully and harvested 3370 kg
cocoons (green) with an average yield of 48.14 kg/100 DFLs. The highest yield of
50.00 kg/100 DFLs was recorded in CS6 x Pam101 combination followed by 49.75
kg/100 DFLs in CSR2 x SBGP22. The rearing performance is given in table –40.
Summer rearing: 500 DFLs were incubated, chawki reared and distributed to 8
reares in 3 villages. 118 kg green cocoons were harvested with an average yield of
23.60 kg/100 DFLs. The rearing performance is given table -41
Maintenance of mulberry farm: Maintaining 02 acre of mulberry plantation to
meet the leaf requirement during chawkie rearing. Cultural operations were carried
out as per schedule.
Performance under Farmers Field School: Conducted 13 training programmes
to educate the farmers on both sericulture and moriculture activities.
Cluster Development Programme: Under this programme, 150 stakeholders
have been identified in collaboration with the Department of Sericulture. 100
stakeholders were covered for construction of rearing houses and accordingly, Rs.
23.28 lakh have been released as 1 st instalment @ Rs. 24,000/- per stakeholder
(CSB share). In addition to above, 50 farmers have been covered for plantation and
15000 mulberry saplings (two years old) were distributed among the 50 stakeholders
@ 300 saplings per stakeholder to raise their own mulberry plantation during the
month of March, 2010.

Events: Organized different events as per the details given here under:
Sl. No. Event Target Achieved
1 Group discussion 16 16
2 Awareness programme 02 02
3 Field day 01 01
4 Film Show/ Audio-visual 02 02
5 Vichar Goshthi 01 01
Also participated in three days Bharat Nirman Campaign held at S. K.
Stadium, Bandipora.
Transfer of Technology: Under this programme, transferred the following technologies
at farmers level as per the details given under.
i) Improved method of disinfection
ii) Use of bed disinfectants
iii) Impact of chawkie rearing
iv) Use of shoot harvesting technology
v) Drying of cocoon under black cloth.
Table-40: Combination wise rearing performance of silkworm races during
spring, 2009
Combination
Hat.
%
No. of
chawkie
worms
(oz)
Green
Cocoon
yield
(kg)
Avg.
yield/
oz
(kg)
Larval
duration
(D:H)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SH6xNB4D2 78 30 1449 48.30 34:6 1.54 0.28 18.18
CSR2xCSR4 72 25 1174 46.96 34:7 1.75 0.34 19.42
CS6xPam101 77 03 150 50.00 32:8 1.55 0.29 18.72
CSR2xSBG22 85 12 597 49.75 32:8 1.78 0.35 19.66
Total/Avg. 77 70 337 48.14
Table-41: Combination wise rearing performance of silkworm races during summer,
2009
SR
%

Combination Hat.
%
No. of
chawkie
worms
(oz)
Green
Cocoon
yield
(kg)
Avg.
yield/
oz (kg)
Larval
duration
(D:H)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
FC1 x FC2 74 05 118 23.60 29:18 1.52 0.27 17.76
SR
%

REC-CUM-CDC, TRAL:
M. Asalm
The centre is implementing “Cluster Development Programme” in tehsil Tral
in addition to the mandates of Research Extension Centre and Farmers Field
School. The programme wise progress made by the unit is as under:
A. Cluster Development Project: The component wise progress of the
project during the year 2009-2010 are:
i) Cocoon sector:
a) Raising of mulberry tree plantation: Fifty (50) selected beneficiaries
have raised plantation @ 300 saplings per beneficiary during the month
of March, 2010.
b) Supply for maintenance of existing mulberry trees: Incentives paid
to 150 beneficiaries, selected under the project for maintenance of existing
mulberry trees, so as to improve the quality and quantity of the mulberry
leaves.
c) Raising of chawkie rearing gardens: Two chawkie rearing gardens
are raised and one raised earlier is maintained as per the programme.
d) Construction of chawkie rearing building: As per the project, three
chawkie rearing buildings have been constructed.
e) Chawkie rearing equipments: Chawkie rearing equipments for all the
three CRCs were purchased and will be utilized from spring season 2010.
f) Construction of rearing houses at farmers level: Farmers have
started to construct the rearing shed/house under the project.
g) Supply of rearing appliances to farmers: Rearing appliances have
been procured for distibution among the stakeholders.
ii)
Support Service Sector:

a) Human Resource Development: All the officers/officials associated
with Cluster Development Programme/Project were undergone training
w.e.f. 10-09-2009 to 18-09-2009 at Srinagar Kashmir organized by
Corporate and Enterprise Development Cell, Central Silk Board, Bangalore.
b) Beneficiaries Training Programme: Two days training programme
was organized at Town Hall, Tral, Kashmir on 16 th – 17 th March, 2010
to appraise the stakeholders of cluster development project about the
improved technologies.
iii)
Silkworm Rearing:
Spring rearing (2009): 109.25 ounces (10925 DFLs) silkworm seed
of different combinations were chawkie reared and distributed among
100 farmers. 3419.900 kg of green cocoons were harvested by the
farmers with an average yield of 31.30 kg/100 DFLs (Table-42)
B. Progress under Research Extension Centre:
1. Silkworm Rearing:
a) Spring rearing (2009): A total of 58.25 ounces (5825 DFLs) of silkworm
seed of different combinations were distributed among 63 farmers after 2 nd
moult (chawkie rearing). 1672 kg of green cocoons were produced with an
average yield of 28.70 kg/100 DFLs (Table-43)
b) Summer Rearing (2009): A total of 12 ounces (1200 DFLs) of silkworm
seed of SH6 x NB4D2 combination was chawkie reared and distributed
among 24 farmers. 240 of green cocoons was produced with an average
yield of 20.00 kg/100 DFLs (Table-44)
2. Transfer of Technology:
a) Demonstration of tree plantation: Under transfer of technology programme,
10 farmers were selected for raising tree type of plantation.

3. Events conducted/extension communication programme: During
the year under report, following events were conducted:
‣ Group discussion : 12
‣ Audio-visual show : 01
‣ Vichar Goshthi : 01
C. Progress under Farmers Field School: As per the action plan for the
year, all training programmes under farmers field school were conducted as
detailed below:
Sl. No Name of the course/training No. of farmers attended
training
1 Disinfection Techniques 18
2 Young age rearing 15
3 Late age rearing 16
4 Use of bed disinfectants 18
5 Silkworm disease management 15
6 Mounting techniques 20
7 Cocoon harvesting, sorting & drying 15
8 Summer crop in Kashmir 10
9 Mulberry Cultivation 25
10 Mulberry trees raising on terraces 10
Total No. of trainees: 162 (Male: 145; Women: 17)
D. Services rendered/offered to the farmers: Following services were
rendered to the CDC and REC farmers so as to improve the productivity and
could fetch good price.
- Mass level disinfection programme before spring and summer rearing
as a precautionary measure to avoid any dosease incidence.
- Regular supervision of late age silkworm rearing

Due to intermitted rain and
snowfall at high reaches
during 5 th age, the larval
period prolonged and resulted
in low yield than expected.
Due to intermitted rain and snowfall at high
reaches during 5 th age, the larval period
prolonged and resulted in low yield than expected.
- Farmers were educated for sorting, deflosing, drying and proper
storage of cocoons.
Table-42: Silkworm rearing performance during spring 2009 (CDC farmers)
Combination Source No. of
farmers
Qty. of
seed (oz)
Hatching
%
Cocoons
harvested
(kg)
35 37.25 86 1331.48 35.14
Average
yield/oz
(kg)
CSR single SSPC,
hybrud B‟lore
CSR double SSPC, 38 44.00 96 1367.53 31.08
hybrid Mysore
SH6 x NB4D2 SDD, 19 18.50 93 479.90 25.94
J&K
CSR2 x CSR4 SDD, 03 03.00 94 91.00 30.33
J&K
SBG22 x CSR&TI 02 03.00 92 60.00 20.00
SBG5 Pampore
CS6 x SDD, 01 1.50 91 35.00 23.33
Pam101 J&K
SBG22 x CSR&TI 02 2.00 91 56.00 27.50
CSR2 Pampore
Total/average 100 109.25 3419.91 31.30
Remarks
Table-43: Silkworm rearing performance during spring 2009 (REC farmers)
Combination Source No. of
farmers
Qty. of
seed
(oz)
Hatching
%
Cocoons
harvested
(kg)
Average
yield/oz
(kg)
CSR single SSPC, 30 26.25 86 735.00 28.00
hybrud B‟lore
CSR double SSPC, 14 11.50 96 435.00 31.83
hybrid Mysore
SH6 x NB4D2 SDD, 09 9.00 93 302.00 33.55
J&K
CSR2 x CSR4 SDD, 06 7.00 94 130.00 21.66
J&K
SBG22 x CSR&TI 01 1.50 92 30.00 20.00
SBG5 Pampore
Remarks

CS6 x SDD, 02 2.50 91 20.00 8.00
Pam101 J&K
DH-I
CSR&TI 01 0.50 - 20.00 40.00
Pampore
Total/Average 63 58.25 1672.00 28.70
Table-44: Silkworm rearing performance during summer 2009 (CDC
Combination Source No. of
farmers
SH6 x NB4D2
REC, Y.K.Pora:
SSPC,
B‟lore
Qty. of
seed
(oz)
Hatching
%
Cocoons
harvested
(kg)
24 12.00 90 240.00 20.00
B. A. Salroo
The details of the activities carried out during the year are as follows:
Average
yield/oz (kg)
a) Spring commercial rearing: During Spring season distributed 63 oz chawkie
reared worms of bivoltine silkworm seed to 79 farmers covering 7 adopted villages
and 73.02 % of seed was from improved hybrid and rest 26.98% from
conventional hybrid. 2932.440 kg of green cocoon harvested with an average
yield of 46.54 kg/oz. During spring -09, eight bivoltine silkworm hybrids were
reared in the adopted villages. The rearing data revealed that the double hybrids
recorded highest yield of 53.26 kg/oz followed by CSR hybrid (49.63 kg/oz). The
shell ratio recorded was 21.46 % (SBG22P x CSR2) followed by 20.76% (SH6 x
NB4D2).
b) Summer rearing: Trial rearing for staggered summer crop was conducted in
the adopted villages. 15 oz in 2 combinations were incubated and 85.85 & 85.49
hatching percentage was recorded.
c) Demonstration of chawkie rearing techniques: Established 4 CRCs, incubated
and chawki reared 77 oz of Silkworm seed and supplied to the rearers in
the adopted areas of REC, DOS Kulgam and DOS Devsar. Besided these CRCs
acted as demonstration centres for DOS staff as well as adopted farmers.

d) Demonstration of Silkworm crop protection: Demonstration of use of surface
disinfectants like bleaching powder, Seritech in recommended concentrations
was conducted in adopted areas to check disease causing pathogens. Use
of bed disinfectants like Vijetha and RKO were also demonstrated.
e) Post rearing technology: In order to minimize defective cocoons and to improve
the quality, demonstration of cocoon sorting, grading and care during harvesting,
use of black cloth in sun drying of cocoons were also demonstrated.
f) Demonstration of other technologies: The following improved technologies
were also demonstrated to the adopted rearers.
i) Use of locally available mounting material viz. mustard, pine needles /
branch lets.
ii) Shoot harvesting technology.
iii) Preservation of left over leaf in leaf chamber.
iv) Inter cropping with dwarf type plantation.
g) In come to farmers: the farmers / rearers in the adopted areas of REC earned
Rs. 2,68,462/- from sale of their cocoons during September -2010 at an overage
of Rs. 260/- per one kg of dry cocoons. The highest rate is Rs. 385/- per kg of
dry cocoons.
h) Farm based technologies:
i. A Quantity of 2854 (two year old) mulberry saplings of seven mulberry
varieties was supplied to 75 farmers covering 8 villages.
ii.
iii.
Prepared and transplanted 1000 bag grafts of evolved varities to
raise saplings of recommended mulberry genotypes of
Goshoerami, KNG.
MLT of mulberry genotypes: As a test centre for MLT of mulberry
genotypes, the centre has established garden and various cultural
operations were undertaken as per recommendations.
i) OFT on MLT of newly released genotypes: The centre planted 216 saplings
in 3 selections with one control for raising of tree and dwarf plantation as per the
layout / design provided by CSR&TI, Pampore. The experiment was taken in first

week of March -2010. The spacing given in tree and dwarf type is 8x9 and 6x6
respectively.
j) Maintenance of mulberry farm: 5 acres of mulberry farm is being maintained as
per package of practices.
k) Events conducted:- The following events were conducted during 09-10
i) Group discussions - 10
ii) Vichar goshotie - 10
iii) Film shows - 10
iv) Awareness programme - 10
l) Revenue generation: - This centre generated Rs.2,911/- through sale of
recjection cocoons and Rs. 400/- from sale of pruned wood.
Statement showing performance of different combinations reared in adopted
areas of REC Y.K.Pora during spring / Summer-2009.
Combination /
Race
Source
Hatching
(%)
Cocoons
harvested
(kg)
Avg. yield
(Kg/ 100 DFLs)
Double hybrid Mysore 89.75 1012.000 53.26
CSR-hybrid Bangalore 88.36 546.000 49.63
CSR4xCSR2 S.D.Pora 83.60 123.440 41.14
CSR4xCSR2 Mirgund 75.00 079.000 39.50
CSR2xCSR4 Pampore 78.00 110.000 36.66
SBG22PxSBG5P Pampore 91.45 172.000 19.14
DH-2 Manasbal 90.46 027.000 54.00
SBG22PxCSR2 M.Grainage 88.90 193.000 48.25
SH6xNB4D2 Achabal 86.52 180.000 30.00
SH6xNB4D2 Mirgund 85.98 168.000 42.00
NB4D2xSH6 Mirgund 86.66 322.000 46.00
Total - 2932.440 46.54
SUMMER-2009
FC1XFC2 SSPC Udhampur 85.85 109.00 21.80
FC2xFC1 SSPC Udhampur 85.49 121.000 26.09
Total 230.000 24.21
RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTRES UNDER RSRS, MIRANSAHIB

RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTRE, SUJANPUR
O.P.Gadgala and V.K.Awasthi
A. Popularization/Demonstration of New Silkworms hybrids:
Spring season: Total of 78 oz seed of 2 bivoltine hybrids namely,
SH6 x NB4D2, its reciprocal (75 oz) and RSJ15 x NB4D2 (3 oz) were
distributed after conducting chawki in two CRCs among 142 rearers in
spring season. The average yield recorded was 48.730 kg /oz. Among
the hybrids tested during spring 2009, SH6 X NB4D2 and its reciprocal
yielded 48.920 kg / oz and RSJ15 x NB4D2 with 48.730 kg/oz. In
spring crop 2009, 143 farmers harvested 3800.730 Kg of green cocoon. In
spring crop 31.69 % farmers harvested above 50 kg cocoon /oz, 64.78%
farmers harvested 41-50 kg cocoon / oz and only 3.52 % farmers harvested
31-40 kg cocoon /oz in the operation area of Sujanpur. The
Green cocoon was sold in market organized by Punjab state sericulture.
The average rate per kg was recorded Rs. 100/-, lowest being Rs. 75/-
and highest rate was Rs. 110/-
Autumn season: In the autumn season, 18 oz of only one combinations SH6 X
NB4D2 and its reciprocal received from state department were distributed after
chawki among 41 rearers. An average yield 38.50 kg /oz was recorded. The
green cocoon was sold in market organized by state department. Field
rearing performance of spring and autumn 2009 is presented in Table-45
Table - 45: Hybrid wise field rearing performance during 2009-10
(Spring and autumn):
Season Hybrid / combination Qty .of
seed
(oz)
Av.
Yield/
oz (kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
Spring, 2009 SH6xNB4D2 & reciprocal 75 48.920 1.77 0.34 19.37
RSJ15xNB4D2 03 43.900 1.53 0.32 20.26
Total/Avg. 78 48.730 1.65 0.33 19.81
Autumn, 2009 SH6xNB4D2 & reciprocal 18 38.500 1.42 0.27 19.31

Under MSPRAC programme during spring season 2009, 10 DFLs each
of SH6xNB4D2, RSJ15xNB4D2, SBGP22xSBGP5, SBGP20xCSR2,
CSR2xSBGP22 and ATR16xATR29 were reared. Similarly, during autumn
season 2009, 10 DFLs each of RSJ15xNB4D2, ATR16 x ATR29
and CSR2xPAM111 were reared in laboratory.
B. Demonstration of technology: Following technologies were demonstrated for
improving the productivity:
Development of chawki rearing: The mulberry plantation in farm cum chawki
garden were pruned at 3.0 feet length above the ground during monsoon period of
July, 2009, and six feet above the ground during the winter (December 2009). Other
technologies pertaining to chawki garden maintenance such as timely digging,
organic manure and NPK application in two split doses were demonstrated to get
higher yield and good quality of mulberry leaf for cocoon production in spring and
autumn season, 2009.
Use of locally available mounting material: During spring, 2009 use of locally
available dry mounting material i.e. Eucalyptus, Santha and Mango dried mounting
material were demonstrated for spinning of silk cocoons to 142 rearers in 16 villages.
Minimum defective cocoon of 9.13% was recorded in Eucalyptus followed by
10.27% in Mustard and highest defective cocoon/deformed of 13.45% recorded in
mango mounting material.
During autumn, 2009, use of Eucalyptus, Santha and, Mango leaf dried mounting
material was demonstrated with 15 rearers. Minimum defective cocoon of 10.53%
were recorded in Eucalyptus followed by 12.49 in Santha and maximum defective
cocoon % in Mango mounting material.
C. Crop protection measure: Pre and post rearing disinfection of rearing houses,
rearing implements etc, was carried out during both the season with bleaching
powder solution. Application of bed disinfectants such as Vijetha and lime was applied
right from chawki rearing as disease control measures.
Use of bed disinfectants: During Spring, 2009, 139 rearers were provided Vijetha
and 3 rearers, slacked lime as control. Using Vijetha resulted in 7.69% yield gain
over control. During autumn all the rearers were provided Vijetha as per recommendation.

D. Demonstration of mulberry twigs trays/ machan v/s floor rearings:
Demonstration was given to three rearers at Drunkherd, Ladhati and Narayanpur
villages during spring crop 2009 by taking up specific hybrid RSJ15 X NB4D2 in
three treatments i.e.1000 larvae/treatment viz. mulberry twigs trays, Machan and
floor rearing as control. During spring season, 2009 rearing in mulberry twig trays
was demonstrated to 6 farmers after 3 rd moult. The feeding in such trays showed
6.66% yield gain over floor as control followed by 3.44 % yield gain in Machan rearing.
E. Compost making from sericulture waste: Silkworm litter and left over mulberry
leaves were used for compost making at one place in REC, Sujanpur during
spring and autumn season 2009; silkworm litter and leftover leaves of 78 oz chawki
rearing in spring rearing was used in vermicompost pit.
F. Vermicompost making: During Spring season 2009, half tractor trolley cow
dung was purchased and added in vermicompost pit. The earthworm, Eisenia foetida
was employed in vermeries constructed for this purpose at REC Sujanpur. After
three months 600 kg vermicompost was generated this was utilized for the maintenance
of nursery. It was also constructed / demonstrated at the farmer‟s level at
two places in Sujanpur area.
G. Shoot feeding technology: During Autumn season, 2009, shoot feeding technology
was demonstrated to 20 farmers out of 41 with yield gain 02.30 % over traditional
rearing practices.
H. Supply of sapling of improved varieties: Under this programme 10,500 of
improved varieties were supplied to 42 rearers in monsoon season and 15,000 saplings
supplied to 60 farmers in winter season 2009-10 in 16 villages of Sujanpur area
to enrich the mulberry wealth in surrounding area.
I. Raising/Maintenance of departmental nursery: In order to propagate and
popularize improved varieties during monsoon and winter season 2009-10, a total
of 70,000 mulberry cuttings of improved varieties i.e. Chine white, S146 and TR10
were planted in the raised beds departmental nursery at REC Sujanpur for supply of
saplings to the farmers during next season.

J. Revenue generation: During the period under report an amount of Rs.
22,547.00 were generated through sale of departmental cocoon crop (Rs. 5,962.00),
pruned mulberry material (Rs. 12,910.00) and sale of intercrop (Rs. 3,875.00).
Extension communication programmes:
1. Vichar Goshthi : 01
2. Group Discussion : 10
3. Film show : 04
4. Field Day : 04
RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTRE –CUM- CDC, NOWSHERA
G.S. Maurya.
A. Popularization/Demonstration of New Silkworm Hybrids:
Spring Season:
During spring 2009, a quantity of 150 ounce of F1 seed was incubated, Chawki
reared and distributed among 157 farmers in the field area of Laroka and Lam. The
field rearing was supervised by technical staff of REC cum CDC Nowshera and DOS
J&K associated. Total 5989.900 kg of green cocoons was harvested and sold in the
cocoon market at Nowshera by the concerned farmers. The average yield was 39.00
kg/ounce which has an improvement of 30% over the bench mark fixed. The combination
wise details of rearing are as under in Table-46.
Table –46: Combination-wise performance of field rearing during spring, 2009
Combi -
nation
Source
of seed
RSJ15 x NB4D2 RSRS, Miransahib
RSJ1 x RSJ3 SSPC, Udhamur
Double Hybrid SSPC Bangalore
(FC 1 x FC 2 )
Seed
Qty
(oz)
Cocon
crop
harve
sted (kg)
Av.
Yield/
oz
(kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
2 98.00 49.00 1.73 0.322 18.10
6 300.00 50.00 1.72 0.325 18.89
20 1160.00 58.00 1.75 0.366 20.91

SH6 x NB4D2 DOS, J&K 21 829.00 48.76 1.70 0.314 18.47
NB4D2 x SH6 DOS, J&K 105 3602.90 34.30 1.71 0.316 18.48
Total 150 5989.90 39.93 1.722 0.329 19.07
Maximum farmers were in the range of 30-60 kg yield i.e. 103 farmers. Seven farmers
were above 60 kg and remaining was 10 to 30 kg range. There were no crop
failures during the season.
Autumn Season: -
During autumn 2009 season a quantity of 23.5 ounce of F1 hybrid seed was incubated,
chawki reared and distributed among 42 farmers in the field area of Laroka
and Lam village. The field rearing was supervised by technical staff of REC cum CDC
Nowshera in association with DOS staff of J&K. A total quantity of 571.750 kg of
green cocoons was harvested and sold in the cocoon market at Nowshera by the
concerned farmers. The average yield was 14.09 kg/ounce for B x B hybrid and
33.34 kg/ounce of M x B hybrid with overall 24.33 kg/ounce, which has given an
improvement of 40% in B x B hybrid. The combination wise details of rearing are as
under in Table-47.
Table-47: Combination-wise performance of field rearing during autumn, 2009
Combi -nation Source of
seed
Seed
Qty
(oz)
Green crop
harvested
(kg)
Av.
Yield
per oz
(kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
PM x CSR2 SSPC, Hosur
12.50 416.750 33.34 1.30 0.240 18.46
FC1 x FC2 SSPC, Udhampur
5.00 55.00 11.00 1.60 0.325 20.31
NB4D2 x SH6 SSPC Udhampur
6.00 100.00 16.66 1.56 0.300 19.23
Total 23.50 571.750 24.33 1.48 0.280 19.33
Maximum 18 farmers were in the range of 30 to 50 kg yield, 15 farmers were in the
range of 10 to 30 kg range and remaining nine farmers were below 10 kg yield.
There was no crop failure during the season.
B. Use of local Mounting Material: Local mounting material available i.e. Pine
needle, Googli (Semidried) and dry mustered twigs were used during the rearing.

C. Crop Protection Measures: Pre and Post rearing disinfection of rearing
houses, rearing implements, surroundings etc. was carried out during both the seasons
with Serichlore and bleaching powder solution. Application of bed disinfectant
such as Vijetha and lime was used right from chawki rearing to prevent disease and
bed humidity.
D. Mulberry Plantation: 3600 mulberry saplings of TR10, Chinese white and S146
were obtained from DOS Rajouri and supplied to 12 farmers during Monsoon and
26,400 saplings supplied to 88 farmers during winter season under CDC programme
at Laroka, Kampala and Lam villages for border/block plantation as trees.
Since monsoon was very late and scattered in the area, it effected the survival of
mulberry plantation. This may not sustain during summer due to less rainfall in the
area.
E. OFT/TOT Programme:
1. REC cum CDC Nowshera maintaining OFT project at Katarnaka (Sudhal) in Rajouri
district. 02 TSFWs are permanently deployed at the site for conducting
technical operation under the guidance of technical staff.
2. Four farmers were demonstrated in Vermicomposting technology of Laroka and
Lam village under TOT programme.
3. Disease forecasting and forewarning programme is also being conducted at this
centre for mulberry plant disease i.e. powdery mildew and leaf spot disease as
well as silkworm disease. Data being collected and sent to the concerned as
advised i.e. (a) Dr. Anil Dhar (Plant Disease) and Dr.M.K.Tayal (Silkworm disease).
F. Revenue Generation: Under this programme this centre has generated a sum
of Rs. 325/- from sale of pruned twigs and Rs. 500/- from intercropping of Barseen,
Mung, Urad and maize etc. As such total Rs. 825/- have been generated under the
programme against target fixed for the year.
G. Extension communication programmes: During the year 8 Group discussion,
4 film shows, 4 farmers day, 2 awareness programme and one Vichar Gosthi were
organized and achieved 100% as per target fixed for the year 2009-10.

PROGRESS OF CDC / FFS, NOWSHERA UNDER CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME:
Cluster Development Centre:
1. Mulberry Plantation- 100 identified farmers have taken up mulberry tree
plantation as border/block in spacing of 8‟ X 8‟ in tree mode. List of farmers
have been submitted to DOS Rajouri for making payment of incentive i.e.
Rs. 4050/- each farmers, which is still awaited.
2. CRC component- Three CRC buildings are coming up at Nowshera, Laroka
and Kampla, DOS Farms. Constructions of the same are under progress.
Three chawki gardens are also being developed at same places. Out of
three one garden at Nowshera being developed by REC/CDC, Nowshera and
Laroka, Kampala by DOS Rajouri under CSB Supervision. Mulberry plantation
as bush in 3‟ x 3‟ spacing and paired row system has been completed at
Nowshera and Laroka, whereas Kampala will be developed during 2010-11
by DOS Rajouri. Chawki rearing equipments have been purchased by DOS
and being supplied to each centre.
3. Supply of rearing articles to the farmers: The supply of rearing articles
for 100 farmers is being done by DOS Rajouri and it will be completed during
2009-10.
4. Construction of Rearing houses to the Farmers: List of 100 farmers
who have taken mulberry plantation and assistance of rearing appliances
have been submitted for rearing houses assistance. Land records verification
and agreement being completed to release the amount to farmers who
started the construction by March, 2010 remaining will be carried over to
next year because funds have been received during February, 2010 by DOS,
J&K State.
5. Study tour: 29 farmers of village Laroka and Lam were taken to study tour
on 26.02.2010 to RSRS, CSB, Miransahib, Jammu. The farmers were shown
mulberry farms, Vermicompost pits and new evolved rearing techniques.
They were briefed about advanced technology of silkworm rearing and mulberry
plantation.

6. Field training: Under REC cum CDC field training programme 81 farmers
of village Laroka, Lam, Kampala, Badloom participated in the theory and
practical classes organized under FFS Laroka during the year. Scientist and
Technical staff of RSRS, Jammu/REC / CDC, Nowshera explained the farmers
about importance of mulberry plantation, autumn rearing, cultivation
practices and technology for mulberry tree raising on terraces. They were
shown practical demonstration of the above as per details given below:
Name of the
Course
Male Female Grand
Total
SC ST Gen Total SC ST OBC Gen Total
Study Tour
Field
12
-
16
28
-
-
-
01
01
29
Training in
disinfection
45
05
23
73
08
-
-
-
08
81
7. Meetings: During the year 12 CPC meetings were held on monthly basis
at CDC Nowshera, two meeting by Nodal Officer and Additional Director,
DOS, Jammu against quarterly target. One meeting organized by Director,
DOS, J&K State against the target of half yearly. Two meetings of crop review
committee were organized by the Director, CSR&TI, and Pampore
against half yearly target of two crops.
RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTRE, BARNOTI (J & K)
Ramakant
A. Popularization/Demonstration of New Silkworm hybrids:
Spring Season: Total of 63 ounces seed of 5 bivoltine hybrids namely,
RSJ15XNB4D2 (3 ozs), CSR2XCSR4 (10 ozs), CSR4 x CSR2 (10 ozs), NB4D2 x SH6

(20 ozs) and SH6X NB4D2 (20 ozs) were distributed among 65 rearers in the
spring season (Table –48).
Table – 48: Crop Performance Rcorded during Spring Season, 2009
S.
No.
Season
1 Spring,
2009
2 Spring,
2009
3 Spring,
2009
Hybrid/
Combination
Qnty. of
Seed
(oz)
No. of
Rearers
covered
Avg. Yield/
oz
(kg)
RSJ15 X NB4D2 03.0 03 29.000
CS2 X CSR4 &
reciprocal
20.0 19 26.000
NB4D2 X SH6 & 40.0 43 28.800
reciprocal
Total /Avg. 63.0 65 27.880
Autumn Season: In the autumn season, 15 ozs comprising of only one hybrid,
SH6 X NB4D2 (15ozs) was distributed among 30 rearers. An average yield of 27.26
kg/oz was recorded during autumn crop (Table-49).
Table – 49: Crop Performance Recorded During Autumn Season, 2009
Season Hybrid combination
Seed Qty No. Of Rear-
No. Of Vil-
Avg. yield
(0z) ers
lages
(kg/oz)
Autumn SH6 x NB4D2 15 30 09 27.26
Under MSPRAC programme during spring season 2009, 10 DFLs each
of SH6xNB4D2, RSJ15xNB4D2, SBGP22xSBGP5, SBGP20xCSR2,
CSR2xSBGP22 and ATR16xATR29 were reared. Similarly, during autumn
season 2009, 10 DFLs each of RSJ15xNB4D2, ATR16xATR29 and
CSR2xPAM111 were reared in laboratory.
B. Demonstration of Technologies:
Following technologies were demonstrated for improving the productivity.
Vermicomposting at Farmers level: One farmer of Narainpur village and one
farmer of Pandrar village were constructed separate vermiaries to produce vermicompost
from sericultural waste.

Use of disinfectants: Total 65 rearing houses were disinfected (Sanitech) before
the spring crop and same rearers were also motivated to use bed disinfectant Vijetha
during spring crop and 30 rearing houses were also disinfected for autumn
crop.
Popularization of Chawki rearing: REC conducted Chawki rearing of 63 ozs in
spring season and of 15 oz in autumn season and distributed worms after 2 nd
moult to the rearers.
Use of local mounting material: In the spring season, 65 rearers were motivated
to use Eucalyptus shoots as mountages and during autumn 30 rearers
adopted dry eucalyptus shoots for mounting the ripened worms.
Drying of cocoons under black cloth: Green cocoon market was organized
during spring and autumn crop. In spite of that the rearers, who did not sell in
green cocoon market were advised to dry cocoons under black cloth in intense
solar radiation.
C. Other Technology Demonstration Programme:
Bush type plantation (on farm): Chawki garden in two acres area was developed
under 3x3 feet spacing and maintained as bush type plantation by pruning
from one foot above the ground level during monsoon period and three feet above
from ground level during January.
Bush type plantation at farmer’s level: One farmer of Nannan was motivated
for block type-high bush plantation along with intercrop (fodder crop).
Intercropping: It was demonstrated that additional income can be generated
from two intercrops in wider spacing (Barseem during winter, Chari during rainy
season) besides two silkworm crops of cocoon in spring and autumn seasons.
Sorting of cocoons for marketing: The rearers were motivated to sort out
defective cocoons from the harvested crop to fetch better price in the market.
D. Popularization of improved mulberry varieties along with package of
practices to rearers/farmers:

1000 saplings of S146 variety were supplied among 10 farmers during winter period
besides demonstration of improved planting technique to farmers.
E. Other Activities:
Departmental Nursery: A total of 5000 cuttings (S146 and TR10) were planted
during monsoon period and 25000 cuttings (S146 and TR10) were planted in winter
season.
Health Insurance Scheme to Women Sericulturists: Ten women sericulturists
were selected and benefited under health insurance scheme and health
insurance cards were also distributed to beneficiaries.
Vermicompost- 1.5-ton vermicompost was prepared at the farm of REC, Barnoti
and used for own mulberry farm.
Disease forecasting and forewarning of mulberry and silkworm diseases
/ pests: Data of mulberry diseases were collected at the regular interval of 15
days (fortnightly) from the mulberry garden of REC, Barnoti. Silkworm diseases
data was also collected from the REC, Barnoti and farmers rearing houses during
spring and autumn crops.
Intercropping Technology for cultivation of medicinal plants with mulberry
trees at REC, Barnoti: A TOT programme has been initiated and the medicinal
plant will be planted during July 2010 at SDD farm Kathua. This programme
was taken with collaboration of RSRS, Sahaspur, Dehradun.
F. Extension Communication Programmes: 10 Group discussions, 4 field
days, 2 awareness programmes, 1 Sericulture Exhibition at Kathua and 1 Kishan
Vichar Gosthi were organized during the year to communicate technologies to the
rearers.
G. Revenue Generation: A total of Rs. 8,594/- were earned during the year under
report to contribute towards revenue generation from sale of cocoons, pruned
mulberry twigs, Chari and Barseem (fodder).
RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTRE, TIKRI

R. K. Charak
A. Popularization/Demonstration of New Silkworm hybrids:
Spring crop: Incubation and chawki rearing of 73 oz silkworm seed was conducted
in two CRCs during spring crop, 2009. Out of which 18 oz of chawki reared worms
supplied to DOS Udhampur J&K under Jaghanoo Circle. Comprising SH6 x NB4D2 =
10 oz, NB4D2 x SH6 = 6 oz and CSR4 x CSR2 = 02 ozs. 55 oz of silkworm seed was
distributed among 74 rearers in 13 villages under REC, Tikri. 2766.500 kgs of green
cocoon was harvested with an average yield of 50.300 kg/oz of seed during spring
2009. Out of which 81.45 % of cocoon was A grade, 13.37 % was B grade and 5.18
% was C grade. Highest rate of dry cocoon received by the rearer was Rs. 360.00
and lowest rate was Rs. 150/- while average rate was Rs. 281.00 only during marketing.
Farmers earned a total of Rs. 2,32,640.00 as a cocoon cost with an average
income of Rs. 3144.00 per farmer during spring, 2009 (Table-50).
Autumn crop: During autumn crop, 2009, a total of 25.0 oz of silkworm seed was
incubated and chawki reared. Out of which 02 ozs chawki reared worms comprising
SH6 X NB4D2 were supplied to SKUAST, Udhampur on 5.9.2009 under Udhampur
circle. 2.5 oz of silkworm seed was also supplied to SKUAST before incubation on
19.8.2009 as desired by the Dy. Director, DOS, Udhampur. Distributed 20.5 ozs of
Chawkie reared worms amongst 43 rearers under circle of Tikri. A total of 652.150
kg of green cocoons were harvested with an average yield of 31.812 kg per oz of
seed. Only 145 kg out of 652.150 kg were sold by the rearers during green cocoon
marketing at DOS Udhampur by the rearers because of low rate offered to them
(Table-51).
Table- 50: Field evaluation of silkworm hybrid at Tikri area during Spring, 2009.
Hybrids/ combination
Qty.
(oz)
No.of
rearers
covered
Total cocoon
harvested
(kg)
Avg.
yield
per oz
(kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
RSJ3 x RSJ1 20 26 1194.00 59.700 1.445 0.279 19.32
RSJ1x RSJ3 05 05 306.250 61.250 1.486 0.317 21.33
RSJ15 x NB4D2 03 04 187.200 62.400 1.400 0.275 19.60
CSR2 x CSR4 05 07 189.500 37.900 1.456 0.292 20.04
CSR4 x CSR2 03 04 110.100 36.700 1.519 0.296 19.49
SH6 x NB4D2 10 17 403.500 40.350 1.383 0.267 19.09
NB4D2 x SH6 09 11 375.950 41.770 1.296 0.245 18.90
SR
%

Total 55 74 2766.500 50.300 - -- -
Table-51: Field evaluation of silkworm hybrid at Tikri area during Autumn, 2009.
Hybrids/ combination
Qty.
(oz)
No.of
rearers
covered
Total cocoon
harvested
(kg)
Avg. yield
per oz
( kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SH6 x NB4D2 20.5 43 652.150 31.812 1.270 0.242 19.05
Total 20.5 43 652.150 31.812 1.270 0.242 19.05
B. Demonstration of Technologies:
Vermicomposting at Farmers level: Establishment of two Vermicomposting
units at Mand and Chakked villages is completed.
Use of disinfectants: Total 74 rearing houses were disinfected (Sanitech) before
the spring crop and same rearers were also motivated to use bed disinfectant Vijetha
during spring crop and 43 rearing houses were also disinfected before autumn
crop and rearers were motivated to use the Vijetha during rearings. Dusting of lime
to reduce humidity and infection and shoot harvesting technology were also given to
all 43 rearers during autumn 2009 for better quality of leaf during spring, 2010 (Table-52).
Popularization of Chawki rearing: Chawki rearing of 55 oz in spring season
and of 20.5 oz in autumn season was undertaken and distributed worms after 2 nd
moult to the rearers.
Use of local mounting materials: In the spring season, 74 rearers were motivated
to use Eucalyptus shoots, Suntha grass and pine needles as mountages and
during autumn 43 rearers adopted dry eucalyptus shoots, Suntha grass and pine
needles for mounting the ripened worms.
Drying of cocoons under black cloth: Green cocoon market was organized
during spring and autumn crop. In spite of that the rearers, who did not sell
green cocoons in the market were advised to dry cocoons under black cloth in intense
solar radiation.
SR
%
Table-52: Demonstration of Technologies mulberry twig trays at S-REC Tikri area during Spring, 09.

Mode of feeding
Wt. of
10
mature
larvae
Larval
duration
(D:H)
Cocoon
yield per
1000
larvae
(kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR
(%)
Yield
gain
over
control
(%)
Floor 43 32 1.325 1.445 0.279 19.30 Control
Mulberry Twig Trays 46 32 1.375 1.519 0.296 19.49 3.77
Machan 48 31 1.400 1.400 0.275 19.60 5.66
Name of the rearer : Ashok Kumar S/o Lundi R/o Mand
Hybrid used : RSJ 3 x RSJ1
Larvae retained after third moult: 1000
demon-
Mulberry shoot preservation technique: Technology
strated to70 farmers during spring for better crop results.
B. Supply of Saplings of improved mulberry varieties: 15,000 saplings of
Chinese white were supplied to 50 farmers during winter season (Table-53).
Table-53: Detail of Mulberry saplings supplied to the farmers during January, 2010
Year Varieties No. of plants
distributed
No. of farmers
covered
Variety wise survival percentage
Jan 2010 Chinese white 15,000 50 Will be assessed during
winter season 2011
Maintenance of Mulberry Farm at Mand: Culture operation, pruning and
digging activities were conducted. Besides, fencing repair and cleaning of
channel work were carried out.
D. Other Technologies Demonstration Programme:
Bush type of mulberry plantation on farm: Two mulberry Chawki gardens were
established one each at Patta and Mand by planting 330 saplings at each site.

Disease forecasting and forewarning of mulberry and silkworm diseases
/ pests: Data of mulberry diseases were collected at regular interval of 15 days
from the mulberry garden of REC, Barnoti and silkworm diseases were also collected
from the Sub REC, Tikri and farmers rearing houses during spring and autumn
crops.
E. Extension Communication Programmes: 6 Group discussions, 2 field days, 2
Film shows and 1 Kishan Vichar Gosthi were organized to communicate technologies
to the rearers.
RESEARCH EXTENSION CENTRES UNDER RSRS, SAHASPUR
REC, Fatehnagar (Rajasthan)
S.S.Chauhan
A. Popularisation /Demonstration of new silkworm hybrids:
Multi x Bi. Hybrids:
Spring Season: 14 oz seeds of PM x CSR 2 and 01 oz seeds of Dun6 x Dun22 were
chawkie reared and distributed amongst 36 rearers of 7 villages in Jhadol and Girwa
Blocks of Udaipur district. The cocoons were harvested with an average yield of
27.68 kg and 21.60 kg /oz respectively.
Monsoon Season: 15 oz seeds of PM x CSR 2 and 02 oz seeds of Dun 6 x Dun22
were chawkie reared and distributed among 31 farmers of 17 villages. The cocoons
were harvested with an average yield of 31.6 kg and 27.30 kg /oz respectively.
Autumn Season: 10 oz seeds of PM x CSR 2 and 01 oz seeds of Dun6 x Dun22
were chawkie reared and distributed among 28 farmers of 13 villages. The cocoons
were harvested with an average yield of 27.24 kg and 22.50 kg /oz respectively
B. Demonstration of Technologies:
i. Composting and vermi-composting
ii. Use of bed-disinfectants

iii. Use of disinfectants
iv. Use of Sampoorna
v. Demonstration of pruning of mulberry plants
C. Support Services:
i) Tree Type Plantation: 3,000 saplings (V1-1500 & S 146 –1500) were distributed
to 40 farmers to raise tree plantation around their bush –type mulberry gardens in 6
villages during monsoon. After 07 months of plantation, the survival percentage of
planted saplings ranged between 40-50 %.
ii) Bush type of plantation: 40,000 saplings of K2 were distributed to 40 farmers
of 06 villages during August 09. After 07 months of plantation, the survival percentage
ranged between 40-60 %.
iii) Mulberry nursery: During winter, 2009 a total of 5,000 cuttings of V 1 , S 13 and
S 146 were planted in kisan nursery to get saplings for tree plantation in monsoon
2010. Farmer also raised nursery of K 2 (10000 cuttings) in field areas to develop
saplings for bush plantation in monsoon season of 2010.
iv) Departmental Nursery (cuttings): During monsoon a total of 5,000 cuttings
( S-146 & V-1) and during winter a total of 30,000 cuttings ( S-146 ,V-1 S-13 ,S-
34 S-1 , Udaipur-MS-1 & Punjab local ) of mulberry varieties were planted at REC
farm. Cuttings collected from RSRS Sahaspur (S-1635, RFS-175 & RFS-135 ) were
also raised to develop saplings for trial & multiplication.
v) Composting and vermicomposting: At REC farm composting of materials like
soft twigs of trees, grass, shaded leaves of trees/plants (Karanj, Subabool etc.) seriwaste
and inter-crop residue (black gram-straw) were used for composting in 2 Kacha
pits along with cow dung. Thereafter, vermi-composting process was facilitated
by introducing Eisenia foetida sp of earthworm in 4 vermi-compost pits of 12 x 3 x
1.5 size filled with semi-decomposed compost mixture. Thus a total of 2350 kg vermi-compost
was produced and utilized in nursery beds & new plantation.
C. Other / Farm Activities:
Raising of inter-crops with mulberry: During monsoon 09, widely used type 09
variety of black gram (Vigna mungo L.) was sown in 1 acre plot of 3 years old mulberry
plantation ( 8‟x8‟) with land utilization ratio of 3 : 1 (mulberry : black gram ).

Due to low rainfall at REC Farm (2008-331 mm & 2009-321 mm), duration and production
of black gram remained low (13 kg). This fetched revenue of Rs. 650/- with
the sale @ Rs. 25/kg.
Farm maintenance and preparation of land: 20 acres farm area was maintained
with respect to activities of revitalization as details below:
a) Castor plantation: 07 acre land has been brought under activities to cultivate
castor under Ericulture activities and future experiments by removal of subabulbushes
grown in these fallow blocks and followed by deep ploughing and weeding.
Under rain fed condition, 01 ha Castor plantation (local variety) was raised
at 18 x 3 feet spacing, whereas at 6 x3 feet spacing, 3 castor varieties (GCH-4,
GCH-5, & local) were sown.
b) New mulberry tree plantation: During monsoon, in rain fed plots blocks
plantation of mulberry (S-1635, S-146, S-34, S-13 ) was done at the spacing of
18 x18 feet to develop it as high tree plantation in 3.5 acres.
c) New bush plantation (Chawki garden): During winter 09, a chawki plot of
0.25 acres was developed under 3 x 2 feet spacing by planting 04 high yielding
mulberry varieties (K-2, S-13, S-34, & V-1).
d) Mulberry plots (garden) maintenance: 3.5 acre old mulberry plantation
having 4 mulberry varieties (S-146, S-13, S-34 & V-1) was under irrigated (5 x 5
feet) and semi-irrigated (8 x 8 feet) conditions due to paucity of water.
e) Roof - top rainwater harvesting: Rainwater was collected in 3 ground level
“Pucca” tanks measuring 16‟x14‟x6‟ (No.1) 13‟x10‟x6‟, (No.2) and 12‟x6‟x6‟,
(No.3) from roof of office, rearing houses and quarters. The water was lifted to
irrigate roadside plantation during long gaps in monsoon-rains.
f) Rain water harvesting for artificial re-charging of “open-well” and
“bore-well” : To facilitate recharging of open/ bore wells through seepage and
percolation, run-off water during monsoon was harvested in 3 Farm-ponds (
Dug-out water harvesting structures ) at three different locations of 20 acres
farm land No. 1 (100‟x70‟x5‟) - near open-dug well; Pond No. 2 (125‟x40‟x4‟) –
near bore well No. 1 and Pond No. 3 (240‟x140‟x3‟) – near bore well No. 2.
These ponds cover about 5% area (1 acre) of farm.

Rearing at REC Farm and cocoon production: As a trial of new bivoltine hybrids,
175 DFLs (Dun 6x Dun 22) were reared which yielded 44.8 kg green cocoons
with average yield of 21.6 kg (spring), 28.6 kg (Monsoon) & 25 kg (autumn) per
100 DFLs.
Revenue generation: Rs. 10,058/- was generated as revenue by sale of cocoons,
pruned/dry trees, wood, inter crop, castor seed & Eri cut cocoons.
D. Events Conducted
i) Group discussion : 12
ii) Film shows/A.V. Programme : 03
iii) Field/Farmers day : 03
iv) Vichar Gosthis : 01
SUB-REC, Bhadrasi (U.P)
V.K.Awasthi ( upto 31.05.09 ), R.P.Singh and S.K.Gupta
A. Popularization/demonstration of new silkworm hybrids:
Spring crop, 2009: 300 DFLs of Dun6 x Dun22 were chawki reared at
REC, Bhadrasi and worms were distributed among 8 farmers of 5 villages. A total of
141.600 kg green cocoons were harvested with an average yield of 45.00 kg/100
DFLs. Chawki and late age rearing of 2150 DFLs of NB4D2 x SH6 were supervised
covering 30 farmers of 20 villages of Varanasi & Ghazipur district of UP. 874.200 kgs
of green cocoons were harvested with an average yield of 40.268 kg/100 DFLs. Rs
225/kg (dry cocoon) was offered by the reeler.
Monsoon crop, 2009: 300 DFLs of Nistari x NB4D2 were chawki reared at REC
Bhadrasi and silkworms were distributed among 7 farmers of 5 villages. A total of
115.600 kg of cocoons were harvested with an average yield of 38.530 kg/100
DFLs. Chawki and late age rearing of 1300 DFLs of Nistari x NB4D2 combination was
supervised covering 20 farmers in 12 villages of Varanasi & Ghazipur districts of U.P.
A total of 435.100 kg green cocoons were harvested with an average yield of 33.470
kg/100 DFLs. Rs 65/kg (green cocoon) offered by the reeler.

Autumn crop, 2009: 400 DFLs of NB4D2 x SH6 were chawki reared and worms
were distributed among 09 farmers of 7 villages. The total production of green cocoons
was 192.500 kg with an average yield of 48.104 kg/100 DFLs. Chawki rearing
of 4200 DFLs of Nistari x NB4D2 was supervised & chawkie warms were distributed
among 53 farmers of 21 villages of Ghazipur & Varanasi district. 1321.100 kg
green cocoons were harvested with an average yield of 31.440 kg/100
DFLs. Rs. 80/kg (green cocoons) offered by the reeler.
B. Demonstration of technologies:
The technologies demonstrated at farmer‟s level are pruning, mulberry planting
technique, disinfection & bed disinfection, net cleaning, mounting, and black cloth
cocoon drying technology.
C. Other/Farm Activities:
Vermicompost: 3 vermicompost pits were properly maintained one each at REC
Bhadrasi (Varanasi), Amba village (Varanasi) and Karimuddinpur (Ghazipur). The
total produce of these pits was used in mulberry plots both at REC & farmers level.
Maintenance of mulberry farm: 1.5 acre of mulberry farm is maintained at Bhadrasi
as per the recommended package and practices. 137 plants of 5 mulberry genotypes
viz AR-12, AR-14, S-13, S-1635 & BR-2 were also raised and maintained at
REC Bhadrasi farm.
Raising and maintenance of departmental nursery : A total of 4400 cuttings
of S146 & S1 mulberry varieties were raised during winter and 1500 cuttings
during monsoon seasons at Bhadrasi farm for its distribution to the farmers.
Revenue generation: A total of Rs. 907/- (Nine hundred seven only) was generated
as revenue.
D. Events Conducted
i) Group discussion : 07
ii) Film shows/A.V. Programme : 06
iii) Field/Farmer,s day : 05
iv) Vichar Gosthis : 01

REC, Chhutmalpur (U.P)
V.B.Srivastava and P.M.Tripathi
A. Popularisation / demonstration of new silkworm hybrids:
Spring, 2009: Silkworm rearing of 1200 DFLs of SH6 x NB4D2, and 200
DFLs of Dun 6 x 22 was conducted with 35 farmers and an average cocoon
yield of 45.50 kg and 50.250 kg/100 DFLs respectively was recorded.
Autumn, 2009: 400 DFLs of SH6 x NB4D2 and 200 DFLs of Dun 6 x Dun 22 were
reared covering 25 farmers and an average cocoon yield of 48.270 kg and 51.500
kg/100 DFLs respectively was recorded.
Spring, 2010: Chawki rearing of 1500 DFLs of SH6 x NB4D2 and 500 DFLs of Dun
6 x Dun 22 with brushing on 02.03.2010 were conducted successfully in DOS Farms
Cum - CRC Manduwala. Rearing is under progress with 40 farmers in the operational
field area of the centre alongwith demonstration of technologies.
B. DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNOLOGIES:
The use of bed disinfectants viz; Vijeta/Resham Jyoti and Sarmpoorna
during silkworm rearing and cocoon harvesting/sorting were demonstrated
to silkworm rearers during spring and autumn, 2009-10 seasons.
Different aspects of package of practices of mulberry cultivation and
silkworm rearing were also demonstrated to the farmers.
C. Other /Farm Activities:
Forecasting forewarning of Silkworm and mulberry pests and diseases:
The centre acts as a one of the test site (Test code TS- 10) wherein the incidence of
pests and diseases are being recorded and computed data sheets are being sent to
concern Co-ordinator of the project for further action.
Leaf Harvesting/pruning technology for mulberry trees grown under sub
tropical conditions of North India (Code-CSR&TI-PPR-01): The Centre acts
as one of the test centers for validation of Leaf Harvesting/pruning technology for

mulberry trees grown under sub tropical conditions of North India. The experiment
has been initiated.
Mulberry tree cultivation technology for North India (Code: CSR&TI, PPR-
02): The Centre acts as one of the test centers for validation of tree cultivation
technology for mulberry grown under sub-tropical conditions of North India. The
experiment has been initiated.
Field Plantation: 2000 mulberry saplings of improved mulberry genotype (S146)
were distributed through DOS, Chhutmalpur to 20 farmers/beneficiaries. The average
survival of plants on 210 days of plantation was 55.00%.
Training: Imparted training and awareness on different aspects of mulberry cultivation
and silkworm rearing practices vis-a-vis technologies developed to the field
staff of DOS, Chhutmalpur, Saharanpur (U.P). Scientist participated in the training
programme on sericulture to the army personnel of 56 APO, Dehradun at Govt. Silk
farm, Premnagar, Dehradun, special training programme on sericulture to the beneficiaries
of Department of Sericulture, Pilibhit, U.P, refresher course conducted by
RSRS, Sahaspur under special SGSY project in Uttarakhand at Dehradun, special
training course conducted in association with department of sericulture Government
of U.P, Chhutmalpur at silk farm, Nagal maphi, Government Silk Farm, Hasanpur
and training programme on sericulture organized by Soil Coservation Department at
soil conservation training school at Muzzafrabad, Saharanpur.
Sericulture Exhibition and Kishan Mela: Sericulture exhibition was jointly organized
in co-ordination with DOS, Chhutmalpur, Saharanpur depicting live demonstrations
of silkworm rearing and silk reeling at the district level. Kisan Mela/Farmer's
Meet organized covering over 250 beneficiaries/farmers besides dignitaries.
D. Events conducted:
i) Group discussions : 12
ii) Film shows/A.V.Programmes : 06
iii) Field/ Farmers day : 06
iv) Farmers Vichar Gosthi : 01

REC, Gonda (U.P)
P.K.Dixit and R. Khare
A. Popularisation / demonstration of new silkworm hybrids:
Four commercial crops were taken with adopted farmers in Gonda district. The unit
supervised the chawki rearing of 29850 DFLs in the district of Gonda, being carried
out at different CRC of DOS. Chawki worm of 7900 DFLS were supplied to the
adopted farmer. The average yield of 45.80 kg/100 DFLs in Bi x Bi hybrid and 32.69
kg/100 DFLs in Multi x Bi hybrid was recovered at field level.
Production of Quality Cocoon: A total of 3025.03 kg of cocoon was harvested
during the year out of which 1792.48 kg was Multi x Bi during summer, monsoon
and autumn crop and 1232.55 kg was Bi xBi produced during spring and autumn
crop. The entire cocoon was disposed off by open auction in cocoon market organized
by State Sericulture Department at Bahraich.
Survey of diseases and pests of mulberry and silkworm: Regular survey of
mulberry field was conducted in the operational areas of the district which revealed
negligible disease and pests incidence in mulberry fields. The silkworm crop loss was
mainly due to flacherie in some areas.
B. Demonstration of Technologies:
Disinfection technique: Efforts were made to educate farmers about the importance
and method of disinfection of rearing houses and appliances with chlorine dioxide/decol.
The use of bed disinfectants viz. Vijeta and Ankush were also demonstrated
to adopted farmers.
Vermicomposting: Farmers were educated about the method of preparation of
vermicompost. The silk worm waste and mulberry leaves refuge was used to prepare
vermicompost at farm.

C. Other / Farm activities:
Maintenance of mulberry farm : 2.0 acre mulberry farm was maintained by following
recommended package of practices. The leaves produced at the farm were
utilized for chawki rearing and late age rearing of 750 DFLs including the trial rearing
of Dun 6 x Dun 22 at the REC farm.
Tree/bush type plantations with the farmers: 10,000 saplings of S 146 were
supplied to the farmers for raising tree type/bush type plantations. The unit has
raised saplings of varieties identified for plantation in user land. A total of 900 such
saplings were supplied to farmers having user land at Sadullanagar, Lucknow.
Revitalisation of farm : Two plots measuring about 0.25 acre, having old and
local varieties of mulberry were uprooted and planted with improved mulberry variety
S 146 .
Revenue generation: A total of Rs. 3,660/- were generated through the sale of
inter crop lentil (Masoor) and supply of mulberry saplings to the farmers of user
land at Sadullah Nagar, Lucknow.
Raising of nursery of improved mulberry varieties: 5000 cuttings of S 146 have
been planted in the nursery beds at RAC farm, which will be supplied to the farmers
during the monsoon season. 2000 cuttings each of selected varieties viz BR 2 , AR13
& AR14 have been planted at BBAU, Lucknow which will be supplied for plantation
in identified user pockets at Lucknow.
Intercropping: A trial of inter cropping with lentil (Masoor) was undertaken at REC
farm. For intercropping in mulberry a plot of 616 sq. ft. was selected having mulberry
plantations with a spacing of 2‟ + 2‟ x 8‟ and 2.5 Kg. Lentil seeds were sown in
the space between rows. Regular weeding as per schedule was done. The crop has
developed well and the unit has harvested 35 kg lentil.
Training: Provided training to the sericulture farmers on different aspects of sericulture,
in the districts of Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Behraich & Basti.
T.O.T. Programme:
(a)
Plantation is high pH/user land at farmers level in U.P: Four farmers
have been identified at Sadullah Nagar, Lucknow. They have been trained

for the maintenance of plantation, raising of nursery for future plantations in
their field and silk worm rearing technology.
(b)
(c)
Intercropping technology for cultivation of medicinal plants with
mulberry trees: Selection of DOS farm for lay out of the experiment has
been made. Correspondence with regard to layout the experiment at the field
is under progress with DOS.
Leaf harvesting/pruning technology for mulberry trees grown under
subtropical conditions of North India: Mulberry trees have been identified
and pruned as per the guide lines of TOT and leaf yield data during Autumn
& Spring have been collected.
(d) Introduction of silkworm hybrids RSJ 3 x RSJ 1 & Dun 6 x Dun 21 : 500
DFLs of Dun 6 x Dun 21 and 300 DFLs of RSJ 3 x RSJ 1 have been tested at farmers
level during spring crop and a comparison will be made with the ruling
hybrid of the area SH 6 x NB 4 D 2 .
D. Events conducted:
Group discussions : 12
Film shows/A.V.Programmes : 03
Field/ Farmers day : 02
Farmers Vichar Gosthi : 01
REC,Gorakhpur (U.P.)
A. Kumar and H.C.Mani
A. Popularisation / demonstration of new silkworm hybrids:
3800 DFLs were chawki reared at different CRCs. Out of these 1400 DFLs were of
Bivoltine and reared during spring and autumn season and remaining 2400 DFLs of
multi x bi were reared during monsoon and autumn season (Table-54). After chawki

earing worms were distributed among adopted farmers for conduction of late age
rearing.
Table-54 : Detail of chawki rearing (DFLs)
Season Combination Name of CRC Total
DFLs
Kusamhi Kajrikund Gazipur
Spring Bi x Bi 600 300 300 1200
Monsoon Multi x Bi 1000 300 200 1500
Autumn
Bi x Bi
Multi x Bi
100
500
-
300
100
100
200
900
Total 2200 900 700 3800
Spring: Chawki reared worms of 1000 DFLs of NB4D2 x SH6 and 200 DFLs of
Dun6 x Dun22 were distributed among 23 farmers of 11 villages and harvested
a total of 583.5 kg of cocoons with an average production of 48.6 kg/100 DFLs.
Monsoon: 1500 Multi x Bi DFLs of Nistari x Bi, Source- SSPC were chawki
reared and worms were distributed among 30 farmers of 07 villages, which produced
a total of 522.8 kg of cocoon with an average production 34.85
kg/100DFLs.
Autumn: 900 DFLs of Multi x Bi and 200 DFLs of Dun6 x Dun22 were chawki
reared and worms distributed among 19 adopted farmers of 04 villages and
produced a total of 390.00 kg cocoon, out of which 317.55 kg of multi x bi and
72.45 kg of Bi x Bi cocoon produced with an average production of 35.28 kg and
36.22 kg/100DFLs of multi x bi and Bi x Bi respectively.
Apart from commercial rearing demonstration of Dun6 x Dun22 was also conducted
at three different places under prevailing conditions at farmers level during
spring and autumn. The chawki rearing during spring and autumn were
conducted at CRC Kusamhi, CRC, Gazipur and CRC, Kajrikund and worms were
distributed among the farmers for late age rearing. The results are presented in
table-55.
Table-55: Commercial Rearing performance of Dun6 x Dun22

Season Combination No.of
DFLs
Hatch.
%
Total
Cocoon
Yield
(kg)
Yield/
100
DFLs
(kg)
SCW
(g)
SSW
(g)
SR%
Spring Dun6xDun22 400 95.00 205.9 51.45 1.47 0.274 19.22
Autumn Dun6xDun22 200 93.00 72.45 36.22 1.68 0.274 16.29
B. Demonstration of technologies:
Demonstration of silkworm rearing at LCMRH:
i. Compost making
ii. Crop Protection measures
iii. Inter-cropping with bush type of mulberry plantation:
C. Other/Farm activities:
Maintenance of farm: Existing 2.55 acre mulberry garden were maintained during
the year and the produced leaves were utilized for conduction of chawki rearing and
rearing conducted under PRAP.
Farmers training programme: Extended full support to Assistant Directors, DOS,
Gorakhpur, Basti and Kushinagar during training programmes organized under AT-
MA (Agricultural Technology Management Authority), Farmers Field School and other
schemes by imparting training.
No.of
Farmers
Trained
Period
Place of
Training
48 12.03.2010 to 17.03.2010 Govt. Sericulture Farm, Kusamhi, Gorakhpur
35 05.02.2010 and 18.03.2010 GSF, Kajrikund, Basti
30 25.03.2010 GSF, Tareta, Basti
20 27.03.2010 GSF, Hathakhurd, Basti
Forecasting forewarning of Silkworm and mulberry pests and diseases:
The centre acts as a one of the test site (Test code TS-12) wherein the incidence of
pests and diseases are being recorded and computed data sheets are being sent to
concern Co-Coordinator of the project for further action.

Test centre (PRAP): The centre also acts as one of the test centre for PRAP to
conduct trials.
FTP under Farmers Field School: One Farmers Field School has been established
at this centre under Central Sector Scheme (Code - 2106). Under this programme
25 farmers of village Dakshin Tangia were selected and imparted training on different
aspects of sericulture.
Revenue generation: During the year the centre also collected Rs. 997/- towards
revenue through the sale of turmeric produced by raising inter-crop with bush type
of plantation and through the sale of double, damage cocoons formed during rearing
conducted under PRAP.
D. Events conducted:
i) Group discussions : 06
ii) Film shows/A.V.Programmes : 03
iii) Field/ Farmers day : 03
iv) Farmers Vichar Gosthi : 01
REC, Bageshwar (Uttarakhand)
M.M.Dhasmana and D.P.Paliwal (from 20.07.2009)
A. Popularization/Demonstration of New Silkworm Hybrids:
Spring crop 2009: During spring crop 7.00 oz of Dun6 x Dun22 and 11 oz of
SH6xNB4D2 were chawki reared at three CRCs viz. Bageshwar, Garur and Kapkot
and distributed among 76 farmers in 16 villages. The cocoon yield of Dun hybrid
was 38.04 kg/oz and conventional hybrid 36.13 kg/oz. A total 663.700 Kg of green
cocoons were harvested with an average yield of 37.00 kg/oz.
Autumn crop 2009: 05 oz of Dun6 x Dun22 and 09 oz SH6 x NB4D4 were Chawki
reared at three CRCs viz. Bageshwar, Garur and Kapkot and distributed among
76 farmers in 16 villages. The cocoon yield of Dun hybrid was 42.34 kg/oz and conventional
hybrid 38.88 kg/oz. A total 561.60 Kg of green cocoons were harvested
with an average yield of 40.61 kg/oz.
B. Demonstration of Technologies:

The use of bed disinfectant Vijetha & Resham Jyoti during silkworm rearing and
disinfectant chlorine dioxide/ bleaching powder for rearing houses and rearing
equipments, use of sampoorna etc. were demonstrated to silkworm rearing during
spring and autumn, 2009 rearing season. Compost preparation technique by sericulture
waste was also demonstrated to two farmers at village Kafalkhet.
C. Other/Farm Activities:
Farm Maintenance: 2.5 acre mulberry garden is being maintained as per
advocated package and practices with improved genotypes S146 and S1.
Mulberry sapling supply: 7405 saplings of S146 were supplied during monsoon,
2009 to 75 farmers at Bageshwar through DOS, Almorah for raising of
tree plantation.
Mulberry nursery: 10000 cuttings were planted in nursery beds at Panora
village for raising of nursery at farmer,s level, apart from this a total of
18000 mulberry cuttings were also planted in nursery beds at Kafalkhet farm,
Bageshwar.
Revenue generation: An amount of Rs 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only)
generated through auction of fodder grass at Kafalkhet farm.
Test Centre: The centre continued to act as test centre for conduct of trials under
PRAP of CSB.
C. Events Conducted:
i. Group discussion : 08
ii. Film shows/A.V. Programme : 03
iii. Field/Farmer‟s day : 03
iv. Vichar Gosthi : 01
REC - CUM - CDC, Haldwani (Uttarakhand)

N.K.Sahani, D.C.Joshi and A.K.Kant
The SGSY Project is implemented in five blocks of Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital
districts. The project area spread across 53 villages during 2007-08, 40 villages in
the year 2008-09 and 44 villages during 2009-10 in five blocks of two districts viz
Nainital and Udhan Singh Nagar. Selection of beneficiaries was done periodically for
each activity.
1. Selection of beneficiaries: A total of 350 Swarojgaries were to be selected in
Udham Singh Nagar and Naintal districts, which includes 300 beneficiaries for Tree
type plantation and 50 beneficiaries for Bush type plantation. Selection of 365 Swarojgaries
was made during May/ June 08 (205 in Nainital and 160 in Udham Singh
Nagar district). The total achievements is as per project targets assigned in the district
for three years i.e. 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10.
2. Host Plant Management:
Construction of Vermicompost shed: Having been supplied earthworm seed
Eisenia foetida arranged from G.P.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,
Pant Nagar, all the Swarojgaries (08 from Nainital and 12 from Udham Singh Nagar)
have started producing vermicompost from the units constructed against target of
2007-08. Against the target of 2008-09 seeds were supplied to 12 constructed units
of U.S.Nagar in November, 2009 and vermicomposting there is under progress. In
Nainital district construction of 07 pits has completed and 01 unit is under progress.
Earthworms to be supplied shortly. Construction of sheds for 2009-10 as per decisions
taken in PMB meeting has been shifted to following year.
3. Raising and maintenance of high yielding mulberry variety:
Tree Type: In Nainital district against the target of establishing 150 units of 300
plants each, a total of 205 Swarojgaries in Nainital have raised mulberry plantation
of which 149 in 24 villages of Kotabagh block and 56 in 04 villages of Ram Nagar
block have raised the plantation thus enabling a total of 61,500 plants. The excess
unit so planted is adjustment against the less achievement made during 2008-09.
In U.S.Nagar district, against 150 units of 300 plants each, a total of 150 Swarojgaries
have taken up plantation in 27 villages of all three blocks viz. Bajpur, Gadar-

pur and Kashipur enabling a total of 45,000 plants. The variety used for plantation
in both the district is S1456.
Bush Type: In Nainital district no target is assigned. In U.S.Nagar, against the target
of establishing a total of 50 units each of 2,000 plants only 10 units could be
raised which were in 07 villages of all three blocks of district. The shortfall is mainly
due to, as farmers were not prepared to offer their productive land for bush type of
plantation.
A part from above 4.5 lacs of locally available cuttings of S146 – one lac by 05
farmers and 3.5 lacs by 12 farmers in Nainital and U.S, Nagar district have been
raised as mulberry nursery to meet the requirement of plantation and gap filling for
next year.
Gap Filling: Gap filling for plantation under taken during 2007-08 and 2008-09
have also been done during July/ August, 2009 after conducting physical verification
of plantation survived during June, 2009. Survival percentage was recorded an average
of 51.74% in tree type of plantation in both the districts and 61.03 in bush
type of plantation in U.S.Nagar district alone.
Supply of farm Implements: Farm implements have been supplied to beneficiaries
of 2007-08 and 2008-09 in both the districts which included Spade, Secature and
Dao (Hasiya).
4. Establishment of CRC: In Nainital district, one CRC at village Nathu Nagar under
Kotabagh and other at Govt. Silk Farm, Beejpuri in U.S.Nagar have been established.
Plantation at Nathu Nagar has been raised to develop the Chauki garden.
This is against the target of 2007-08 and could be accomplished after prolonged
efforts. Proposals for establishing remaining CRC/targets of remaining years are underway.
5. Assistance to Rearers:
(i) Bank Credit and Construction of Individual Rearing House: As decided in
PMB meeting held at Haldwani in November, 09, 250 rearing houses are to be constructed
in project districts against the target of 2007-08. Accordingly against the
target 60 rearing houses in Nainital district depending upon release of project assistance/credit
to beneficiaries, construction of 31 rearing houses have been completed
and construction of remaining rearing houses is yet to be completed.
In Udham Singh Nagar district, against the target of 190, depending upon release of

project assistance/credit to swarojgaries, construction of 110 rearing houses has
been completed and construction of remaining is under progress. Further target for
2008-09 will be taken up during next year.
(ii) Bank Credit and Supply of Improved Rearing & Mounting Equipments:
Rearing equipments were supplied to 34 beneficiaries in Nainital and 135 in
U.S.Nagar district against the target of 2007-08. Remaining target under this component
will be covered up following the receipt of farmers share (loan amount) from
Bank next year.
(iii) Crop Insurance and Rearer Insurance: A total of 109 SGSY rearer with
2800 DFLs and 138 rearers with 4250 DFLs were brought under Insurance cover
through National Insurance Company in spring and autumn crops respectively in
both the district.
(iv) Silk Worm Rearing: In Nainital district rearing of 550 and 975 DFLs was
conducted by 21 and 37 farmers during spring and autumn,09 season respectively.
30.50 kg and 32.33 kg cocoon per 100 DFLs were harvested during spring and autumn,
09 respectively.
In Udham Singh Nagar district rearing of 2250 and 3275 DFLs was conducted by 88
and 101 farmers during spring and autumn, 09 season respectively. 24.92 kg and
30.96 kg cocoon per 100 DFLs were harvested during spring and autumn, 09 respectively
6. Human Resource Development:
(a) Refresher/ Crash course: A 6 day course was organized by RSRS, Sahaspur,
Dehradun in the month of December, 2009 for the staff of DOS and NGO involved
in implementation of SGSY project in Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts.
17 candidates took part in above programme.
(b) Beneficiary training:
(i) Training on mulberry plantation
(ii) Training on Pruning & Pollarding of mulberry Plantation
7. Publicity and Extension:

a. Farmers day / Resham Krishi Mela: One Resham Krishi Mela was organised
at VRC Dhamad Dev in Kotabagh block (district Nainital) on 15.09.09 and other
at village Chanakpur (Berhani area) in Bajpur block (district Udham Singh Nagar)
on 10.12.09
b. Farmers Study Tour: 89 farmers (40 from district Nainital and 49 from district
US Nagar) were taken for study tour to Hamirpur (HP) where cluster development
programme is being implemented by CSB.
c. Printing of Pass book: 600 passbooks have been printed which will be distributed
to the beneficiaries.
8. Credit Linkages: Credit to 39 Swarojgarires for Nainital and 105 swarojgaries
was sanctioned by different Banks during 2009-10.
9. Formation of SHGs: A total of 67 Self –Help Groups (SHGs), 24 from Nainitakl
and 43 from Udham Singh Nagar have been formed for performing sericulture activities
successfully establishing linkages among themselves. These SHGs so formed
belong to the target of 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-2010.
During regular meetings held monthly, they were educated about monthly savings,
inter-loaning, bank credit and maintenance of documents at their level etc.
REC, Una (H.P)
Tribhuwan Singh, Ranjan Tiwari and S. K. Tyagi
A. Popularization / Demonstration of new silkworm hybrids:
4,000 DFLs of Bivoltine hybrid silkworm seed during spring and 3,500 DFLs during
autumn season was Chawki reared and distributed to adopted sericulture farmers.
The overall performance of new improved silkworm hybrids and conventional commercial
hybrid during spring and autumn season are presented in the following
Tables-56 and 57.
Table-56: Rearing performance of silkworm hybrids during spring crop
Hybrids Quantity (DFLs) Cocoons Average Yield/

harvested
(Kg)
Cocoon
(g)
Shell
(g)
SR
%
100
DFLs
(kg)
IMPROVED HYBRID
Dun6 x Dun22 1000 (Una) 456.50 1.478 0.288 19.486 45.65
COMMERCIAL HYBRID
SH6 x NB4D2 2000 (Una) 886.00 1.451 0.280 19.297 44.30
1000 (Palampur) 350.00 1.367 0.260 19.019 35.00
Table-57: Rearing performance of silkworm hybrids during autumn crop
Hybrids
Quantity
reared (DFLs)
Cocoons
harvested
(Wt)
(Kg.)
Average weight (g)
Cocoon Shell SR %
Cocoon
Yield/
100 DFLs
(kg)
IMPROVED HYBRID
Dun6 x Dun22 1200 (Una) 468.00 1.409 0.272 19.304 39.00
800 (Dhaulakuan)
296.00 1.395 0.268 19.211 37.00
COMMERCIAL HYBRID
SH6 x NB4D2 1500 (Palampur)
480.00 1.368 0.258 18.859 32.00
B. Demonstration of Technologies:
Use of Sampoorna: The benefit of use of sampoorna was demonstrated to 20 sericulture
farmers. The technology resulted in uniform maturity and production of
quality cocoons besides resulted in checking loss of larvae during cocooning especially
where there was shortage of leaf for rearing.
Silkworm crop protection measure: Use of bed disinfectant „Vijetha‟ and disinfection
of rearing houses and rearing equipments by „Serichlor‟ solution was demonstrated
to farmers in both rearing seasons i.e. spring (82 farmers) and autumn (78
farmers).
Composting technology: Demonstration of compost pit making and composting
technology from rearing waste and with farm-waste was demonstrated to 10 farmers.
C. Central Sector Scheme:

(a) Farmers’ Field School - (Code: 2106): The Centre has entrusted with the
responsibility of establishing a “Farmers‟ Field School” during 2008-09 in its command
area under the „Central Sector Scheme‟ to empower the sericulture farmers to
improve their living status by fostering participation, selfconfidence, dialogue, jointdecision
making and selfdetermination is continued. Nine (09) theory and fourteen
(14) practical demonstration classes on raising of mulberry plantation during monsoon
season, tips for successful silkworm rearing, improved planting techniques and
package of practices for quality leaf production, mulberry tree cultivation technology,
methods of preparation of various disinfectants and disinfection techniques,
young & late age silkworm rearing, leaf preservation technology, larval spacing in
rearing bed, mounting care, identification and preventive measures for control of
various silkworm diseases, use of various bed disinfectants and hygiene maintenance,
cocoon harvesting, deflossing, sorting, drying, preservation and transportation
were conducted.
(b) Forecasting and forewarning of silkworm and mulberry pests and diseases
- (Code: 2107): This Centre is selected for collection of pest and diseases
of mulberry and silkworm at periodical intervals. In silkworm, flacherie was the major
disease observed during autumn crop. The incidence of pest (Diaphania pulverulantalis)
and disease (Cercospora moricola) on mulberry and meteorological data at
fortnightly interval is being collected as per experimental design. No incidence of
pest was observed during the year. The disease incidence was recorded on fortnightly
intervals selecting a patch of 25 plants randomly in the field, five in farm
corners and five in the centre. In each plant, the total number of diseased and
healthy leaves was recorded in three selected branches to work out the Disease Incidence
(DI) and Percent Disease Index (PDI).
D. Transfer of Technology
(a) Leaf harvesting / pruning technology for mulberry tree grown under
sub-tropical conditions of North India (Code: CSR&TI, PPR-01): The Centre
acts as one of the test centers for validation of leaf harvesting / pruning technology
for mulberry grown under sub-tropical conditions of North India. The experiment
has been initiated.
(b) Mulberry tree cultivation technology for North India (Code: CSR&TI,
PPR-02): The Centre acts as one of the test centers for validation of tree cultivation
technology for mulberry grown under sub-tropical conditions of North India.
The experiment has been initiated.

(c) Intercropping technology for cultivation of medicinal plants with mulberry
trees (PPR-05): The Centre has been selected as one of the test site for
implementation of this TOT project in order to validate and demonstrate intercropping
technology for cultivation of medicinal plants with mulberry trees.
D. Other / Farm activities:
Capsule Training: Capsule training on different aspects of mulberry tree plantation
technique and silkworm rearing was imparted to scheduled caste sericulture farmers
in two groups (10 in each) in Bilaspur (H.P) under „Special Central Assistance
Scheme‟ for scheduled caste candidates in coordination with State Sericulture Department.
Awareness Camps: The Centre has organized two awareness camps in collaboration
with State Department of Sericulture for 40 scheduled caste candidates in each
camp in the districts of Solon and Sirmour.
Kisan Nursery: 1,00,000 cuttings of S146 mulberry genotype are supplied from
REC, Una for plantation in Kishan nursery in village Basal (Una) and five quintal
cuttings to a progressive farmer of Hamirpur District (H.P).
Departmental nursery: 30,000 cuttings of S146 mulberry genotype are planted in
departmental nursery for supply to farmers. The Centre has made arrangement for
supply of 13,000 saplings of S146 mulberry variety to CDC Hamirpur and 56,800
saplings to SSPO, Bilaspur (H.P) from Kishan Nursery. The Centre has also made
arrangement for supply of 4,000 saplings of S146 mulberry variety to 40 farmers for
raising new plantation.
Farm maintenance: The demonstration farm comprising of Chawki garden and
tree type plantation measuring 1.8 acres at Una and 1.2 acres at three locations for
experimental purpose (Una, Dagwar and Palampur) was maintained. Routine farm
cultural operations viz, weeding, digging, dressing, pruning, application of FYM /
fertilizers etc. as per schedule were carried out.
Collaborative Project: The project on “Evaluation of promising mulberry genotypes
in different eco-zones of Himachal Pradesh (PPA-3389)” which was under
implementation in collaboration with RSRS Dehradun at three identified altitudes /

locations (Takarla farm, Dagwar farm and Palampur farm) (H.P) is concluded during
the year.
E. Events Conducted:
a) Group Discussions : 12
b) Audio Visual Shows : 06
c) Field / Farmers‟ days : 04
d) Farmers‟ Vichar Gosthi : 01
REC, Duttnagar (H.P)
Suresh Prakash (upto 12.08.2009) and Babu Ram (From 13.04.2009)
2.04 acre farm which is in possession of REC was maintained, regular farm operations
were carried out for proper growth and maintenance of 0.494 acre new plantation
of genotypes S146, TR10 and S1635 and old plantation.
Chawki rearing of 100 DFLs of NB4D2 x SH6 were conducted during spring, 2009
and 50 DFLs in autumn,2009 at Duttnagar farm. Chawki reared worms were supplied
to 02 farmers in spring and o2 farmers in autumn season. Average yield per
100 DFLs was 21.10 kg in spring,2009. No crop was harvested due to heavy rain in
final age during autumn season. Two group discussions were also conducted, one
at Paliyad and other at Duttnagar.
SUB-REC, Panchkula (Haryana)
Pratap Narayan and C.K.Purohit
A. Popularization / demonstration of new silkworm hybrids:
Spring, 2009: During Spring, 2009 1600 DFLs of conventional and new bivoltine
hybrids SH6 x NB4D2, NB4D2xSH6, Dun6 x Dun22 were chawki reared and worms
were distributed amongst 40 rearers in 11 villages. An Average yield of 45.19
Kg/100DFLs was recorded.

Autumn, 2009: During Autumn, 2009, 1600 DFLs of bivoltine hybrids SH6 x
NB4D2 and Dun 6 x Dun22 were chawki reared and were distributed amongst 35
rearers in 10 villages and an average yield of 31.46 kg /100 DFLs was recorded.
Spring, 2010: During spring, 2010, 1000 DFLs of bivoltine hybrids SH6 x NB4D2,
NB4D2 x SH6 and 800 DFLs of Dun 6 x Dun22 were chawki reared and were distributed
amongst 45 rearers. Crop is under progress.
B. Demonstration of technologies:
Compost Pit Making: During spring and autumn, 2009 demonstration on compost
pit making was given to 04 farmers. Sericulture waste, leftover mulberry leaf, shoots
and soft twigs were used for making compost.
Vermi Composting: 4 quintals vermi compost was produced at REC from sericulture
wastes and were used in nursery and mulberry plantation at Fatehpur farm.
Silkworm crop protection measures: Use of Resham Jyoti and Vijata as bed
disinfectant and Chlorine Dioxide and Decol as general disinfectants was demonstrated
to the farmers.
Use of Sampoorna: Use of sampoorna for hasten uniform maturation of silkworms
was demonstrated to the farmers and the technology resulted in checking loss of
worms during maturation.
C. Transfer of Technology:
TOT Project Code: CSR&TI-PPR-01: Leaf Harvesting/pruning technology
for mulberry trees grown under sub tropical conditions of North India:
Twenty mulberry trees of uniform age group (planted during January, 2004) were
selected at DOS, Farm, Fathepur, Panchkula, Haryana and farmers field, village Jatamajri,
Panchkula Haryana. Mulberry trees have been pruned during last week of
December, 2009. Pruned trees were maintained following all necessary cultural operations
as per advocated package of practices during January and February, 2010.
Leaf yield data from all the twenty identified trees individually will be recorded during
spring silkworm crop, 2010.
Code: CSR&TI-PPR-02: Mulberry Tree cultivation technology for North India:
Healthy 100 saplings, 180 cm in height and with 5 cm girth at base of S146

mulberry ariety were planted in rows with in between spacing of 3.0 mt in DOS
Farm, Fathepur during last Week of January, 2010 (as per project advocated method).
Survival percentage will be recorded after 3 months of plantation.
D. Other/ Farm Activities:
Supply of improved mulberry varieties: During monsoon and winter season a
total of 13000 mulberry saplings of S146 were distributed. Out of which 600 saplings
were supplied to DOS Panchkula and 12400 to the 65 farmers in 11 adopted
villages for border plantation.
Supply of mulberry cuttings: 2.0 mt mulberry cuttings were supplied to DOS
Haryana for raising mulberry saplings at Government Horticulture Farm Chichrouli
distt. Yamuna Nagar and Government Horticulture Farm Morni Distt, Haryana.
Maintenance of Mulberry farm: Regular Farm operations were carried out for
proper growth and maintenance of 2.58 acre at Fatehpur & 3.64 acre at Pinjore
farm plantation respectively.
Establishment of New Mulberry Farm in Yadvindra Garden Pinjore: Three
acre of land was handed over by DOH, Haryana in Yadvindra Garden Pinjore. Out of
which one acre of land was utilized for bush type of mulberry plantation (3‟x3‟) with
S146 mulberry and 0.20 acre was used to raise mulberry saplings.
Raising and maintenance of nurseries: A total of 50,000 cuttings of improved
mulberry varieties were planted during monsoon and winter 09-10 seasons in the
departmental nursery at Pinjore & Fathepur farm, besides maintained existing departmental
nursery of 13,000 mulberry saplings of improved genotypes.
Revenue generation: A total of Rs. 10,000/- were generated from the sale of
pruned mulberry twigs during monsoon and winter seasons.
Training: A one day training and field visit was provided to 130 Nos farmers sponsored
by National Horticulture Mission, DOH, Haryana in different aspects of sericulture.
Services offered to the farmers: following services were extended to the farmers:

Launched Mass level three tier disinfection programme at farmers level in field
before spring and autumn rearing as a precautionary measure to avoid any incidence
of disease during rearing.
Regular supervision of late age rearing and farmers were properly guided to
take good harvest.
Farmers were educated for sorting, cleaning, deflossing of their cocoon to get
proper price of their produce.
Extended full support to the farmers for disposal of their cocoon.
E. Events Conducted:
i) Group Discussion : 06
ii) Film show/AV Programme : 03
iii) Field / Farmers day : 02
iv) Vichar goshthi : 01
CDC, Kalsi/Vikasnagar (Uttarakhand)
S.P.Singh and S.Kumar
The Cluster development center, Kalsi-Vikasnagar has started functioning since July
2009 with the objectives to introduce cluster development approach, income generation
through sericulture, optimization of rearing capacity and productivity, utilization
of available natural resources, and improvement of managerial and technical
skills of the farmers. During first phase, there will be emphasis on high yielding mulberry
variety at farmer‟s level, construction of CRC with latest equipment at Vikasnagar
and standard chawki garden. The physical targets of the project are 150 beneficiaries
and each will develop 300 trees on bunds, rearing capacity 50 to 100
DFLs, training in the improved technology of plantation and silkworm rearing. CDC,
Kalsi-Vikasnagar is joint venture of CSB and DOS, Uttarakhand. Funds will be utilized
by DOS, Uttarakhand, while technological backup by CSB.
Bench Mark Survey:
Nineteen villages of Vikasnagar and Kalsi block were surveyed to prepare base line
data. A total of 222 farmers were surveyed. The survey revealed 3.10% general,
4.90% OBC, 65.17 % SC and 27.78% ST farmers. The cluster includes two types of
farmer‟s i.e. old rearers and new mulberry planter. The average seed consumption
of old farmers in spring and autumn crop is 50 DFLs while cocoon production per

hundred DFLs in autumn crop 22.26 kg and 25.33 kg in spring crop. Out of 222
farmers 150 farmers have been selected for CDC, Kalsi-vikashnagar.
Mulberry Plantation:
During Monsoon 2009 mulberry plantation was done by 104 farmers on bunds of
their land. Farmers belonging to village Chapanu (Block Kalsi), Chlio, Lattikhet Papadiyan
(Block Vikasnagar) are not having old mulberry trees. Farmers belonging to
Bhud, Toli, Badkot are having mulberry trees on their bunds but they are not having
any experience of silkworm rearing. 80 to 93 % survivality of mulberry plants were
recorded during joint inspection carried out in the month of November, 2009.
Establishment Of CRC at Ambari Resham Farm:
DOS, Uttarakhand had constructed a chawki rearing building at Ambari Resham
Farm, Vikasnagar and also purchased rearing trays for CRC. An expenditure of
Rs. 3.45 lac were made by DOS Uttarakhand towards the CRC building and purchase
of trays for CRC.
Construction of Rearing House at Farmers Level : A total of 9 farmers from
Bhud and one farmer from Papadian were selected for construction of rearing house
at farmers‟ level. The construction work is under progress, while a few of them
completed construction work.
Autumn Crop, 2009: 460 DFLs of combination NB4D2xSH6 were chawkie reared
and were distributed among 3 old rearers and 12 new farmers of Bhud and Papadian
during autumn crop 2009. The average yield of cocoons was recorded 35.28
kg/100 DFLs and cocoon per kg were sold @ Rs. 106/- minimum and Rs. 131/- maximum.
Spring Crop, 2010: After re-demarcation of CDC Kalsi-Vikasnagar a few villages
viz Shahpur, Laxmipur, Kedarawala, Devathala, Badwala, Lion Jeevangarh & Telpur
having 44 old rearers were also included for spring crop 2010. A total of 3900 DFLs
were distributed among 47 old and 28 new farmers. Spring crop is under progress.
Vichar Ghosthi: A Vichar Gosthi was organized on 03.02.2010 at Vikasnagar Farm.

Farmer’s Training School: The farmers training school of RSRS, Sahaspur conducted
regular training in silkworm rearing as well as in mulberry plantation in 11
batches covering 12 villages and 216 farmers.
MULBERRY SILKWORM PROVINCIAL RACE AUTHORIZATION PROGRAMME
(PHASE-II)
Under this programme, the following hybrids were tested during spring,
summer and autumn, 2009 through ten test centres in North India.
Spring specific hybrids
1. SBGP22 x SBGP5
2. SBGP20 x CSR2
Breeding Institute/Station
CSR&TI, Pampore
CSR&TI, Pampore

3. CSR2 x SBGP22
4. SK28 x SK1
5. SK28 x SK20
6. RSJ15 x NB4D2
Control hybrids
1. SH6 x NB4D2
2. CSR2 x CSR4
Summer specific hybrids
1. ATR16 x ATR29
CSR&TI, Pampore
SKUAST, Kashmir
SKUAST, Kashmir
RSRS, Jammu
Breeding Institute/Station
RSRS, Sahaspur
Control hybrid
1. SH6 x NB4D2
Autumn specific hybrids
1. CSR2 x Pam111
2. ATR16 x ATR29
3. Udhey3 x Udhey1
4. Udhey4 x Udhey6
5. RSJ15 x NB4D2
Control hybrid
1. SH6 x NB4D2
Breeding Institute/Station
CSR&TI, Pampore
RSRS, Sahaspur
SKUAST, Jammu
SKUAST, Jammu
RSRS, Jammu
Test Centres:
1. REC, CSB, Y. K. Pora, Kashmir
(J&K)
2. DOS, Mirgund, Kashmir (J&K)
3. REC, CSB, Bandipora, Kashmir
(J&K)
4. DOS, Poonch (J&K)
6. REC, CSB, Barnoti (J&K)
7. REC, CSB, Bageshwar (Uttarakhand)
8. REC, CSB, Sujnapur (Punjab)
9. DOS, Palampur (H.P)
10. REC, CSB, Gorakhpur (U.P.)
5. DOS, Sialsalan, Udhampur (J&K)

Research Papers:
PUBLICATIONS
1. Anil Dhar, Chauhan, T.P.S. and Singh, R.D. (2009) Diversity of mulberry flora in Delhi
and its uses Plant Horti Tech., 8(5) : 35-37.
2. Anil Dhar, Chauhan, T.P.S, Sardar Singh, Mir Nisar Ahmed and Khan, M.A. (2009).
Strategies for development of bivoltine sericulture in North India. Asian Text. J.
18(1) 75-77.
3. Bindroo, B.B., Singh, N.T. and Sahu, A.K. (2009) Litsea glutinosa Lour., - A new food
plant of Muga Silkworm ( Autherae assamensis Helper) Sericologia 49 (2) : 1-7
4. Bindroo, B.B. (2010) Mulberry and its culture in J&K. Plant Horti Tech., 9(5); 37-38.
5. Bindroo, B.B (2009) Utilization of silkworm seed production in J&K. Proc: Workshop
on maintenance of bivoltine silkworm stocks, Srinagar 13-14 Aug. pp 36-44.
6. Bindroo, B.B. and Khan, M.A (2009) Retrospection of the productive bivoltine silkworm
breeds in Jammu & Kashmir. Proc: National workshop on Seri-biodiversity
conservation. CSGRC- Hosur, Tamil Nadu pp 197-201.
7. Irfan Illahi and Nataraju, B. (2009). Infection sources of nuclear polyhedrosis in
silkworm Bombyx mori L. under the subtropical and temperate conditions of Jammu
and Kashmir. Indian J. Seric. 48 (1): 37-41.
8. Rajinder Kour, M. R. Mir, Mir Nisar Ahmed, M. A. Khan, G. M. Darzi and Malik Farooq
(2009) Impact of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal inoculation on growth and development
of mulberry (Morus spp.) saplings under Kashmir conditions. Applied Biological
Research (2009) 11(2): 49-52.
9. Siddiqui Abad A., Tyagi, S.K., and Khan, M.A (2009): Mutation breeding in Lepidopteran
insect Bombyx mori, J. Natcon 21 (2):247-255.
10. Singhal, B.K., Anil Dhar, Khan, M.A., Bindroo, B.B. and Fotadar, R.K. (2009). Potential
economic additions by mulberry fruits in sericulture industry, Plant Horti. Tech.
9(1), p 47-51.
11. Singhal B. K., Anil Dhar, Khan M. A., Bindroo B. B. and Fotedar R. K. (2009). Potential
economic additions by mulberry fruits in sericulture industry. Plant Horti Tech.
9(5): 47-51.

12. Singhal, B. K.; Anil Dhar; Bindroo, B. B. and Khan, M. A. (2009) Transpiration suppressants
application in sericulture industry. Invention Intelligence. 44(3): 26-28.
Popular articles:
Others:
1. Bindroo, B.B (2009) Package of practices for silkworm rearing under high temperature
and high humid conditions of Jammu. Indian Silk, 48(6): 4-7.
2. Bindroo, B.B (2009) Improved plantation practices for successful muga culture in
North East, Indian Silk, 48(9); 15-19.
3. Fotadar, R.K., Anil Dhar, Shabnam, A.A. and Khan, M.A. (2010). Frequency of defective
cocoons in subtropical conditions of North India, Indian Silk.
4. Irfan Illahi, M. Aslam, S. B. Zeya and M. A. Khan (2009) Shetoot Krishi main padap
rog neantran (in Hindi). Indian Silk, 48 (3): 38-40.
5. Pandey, R.K., Bindroo, B.B, Anil Dhar and M.A.Khan (2010) Kandi Chetra Main
Shahtoot Vraksha ropan Ke liye Tr-10 kism el behtar Vikalp. Indian Silk 48, 10,. 39-
40. Feb. 2010.
6. Rajinder Kour, G. M. Darzi and M. A. Khan (2009) Kashmir main varsharit pariristi
main shahtoot ki upjatiyoun ka jav amapan avunm nishpadhan. Indian Silk, Vol.48
No.4: 40-42.
7. Rama Kant and Bhat, M.M. (2010) Mulberry foliar fungal diseases and insect pests
calendar in Uttarakhand. Indian Silk, Vol.48 (10), 10-13.
8. Singhal, B.K and Bindroo, B.B (2009) Training on cocoon handicrafts at Jammu. Indian
Silk 48(2):32.
9. Singhal, B. K., Anil Dhar; Khan, M. A, Bindroo, B. B. and Dhar, S. L. (2009) Handicrafts
from silkworm cocoon for better value addition. Indian Silk. 48.
1. Bindroo, B.B (2010) Minister visits RSRS, Miransahib. Indian Silk. 48 (10): 30.
2. Gadgalla, O.P and Bindroo, B.B.(2009) Vichar Goshthi at Sujanpur. Indian Silk 48(2):
33-34.

Papers presented in seminars/workshop:
1. Abad A.Siddiqui, Mir Nisar Ahmad, Malik Farooq and M.A.Khan (2009) In-breeding
depression and characteristics of different bivoltine races. Paper presented in workshop
on “Maintenance of bivoltine silkworm stocks and production of quality seeds”
organised by CSR & TI, Central Silk Board, Pampore and Directorate of sericulture,
Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir held at Srinagar on August 13-14, 2009.
2. Anil Dhar (2009) Package of practices for raising mulberry chawki gardens for successful
silkworm seed production. Paper presented in workshop on “Maintenance of
bivoltine silkworm stocks and production of quality seeds” organised by CSR & TI,
Central Silk Board, Pampore and Directorate of sericulture, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir
held at Srinagar on August 13-14, 2009.
3. B. B. Bindroo (2009) Mulberry utilization for silkworm seed production in J&K. Paper
presented in workshop on “Maintenance of bivoltine silkworm stocks and production
of quality seeds” organised by CSR & TI, Central Silk Board, Pampore and Directorate
of sericulture, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir held at Srinagar on August 13-14,
2009.
4. Bindroo, B.B., Fotadar, R.K., Anil Dhar, and Khan, M.A (2009). Region and season
specificity of rooting in some promising cultivars of mulberry, Ab. No. pp-010, page
230, National conference on vanaya silk, 20-30 th January 2010.
5. Bindroo, B.B., Fotedar, R.K., Anil Dhar and Khan, M.A. (2009). Status of mulberry
wealth in North Eastern Region. Abstract No. OP-06 Page No. 216, National Conference
on Vanya Silks. (NASSI), Jorhat.
6. Bindroo, B.B and Khan, M.A (2009). Diverseness of various biometric traits in the indigenous
mulberry (Morus sp.) genetic stocks in Indian Himalayas. Abstract No.
HP/0-9, pp 24-25, National workshop on seribiodiversity conservation. CSGRC, Hosur,
Tamil Nadu.
7. Bindroo, B.B and Chakravorty, R. (2009), Improved plantation procedures for Muga
host plants. Abstract No. PP- 006, Page No. 227, National Conference on Vanya Silks
(NASSI), Jorhat.
8. Chauhan, T.P.S., Tayal, M.K. Bania, H.R. and Anil Dhar (2009) Report on yellow mite
Polyphago larsonemus latus Banks as a pest of mulberry in subtropics of India. In :
IV National Forestry conference, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Abstract pp.
163-164 on 9-11 th Nov.

9. Chauhan T.P.S. (2009) Methods of maintenance of silkworm breeder stock of P4 level.
Compendium of technical papers in workshop of maintenance of bivoltine silkworm
stocks and production of quality seed. Aug. 13-14 pp. 60-64.
10. Dhar, S.L., Anil Dhar and Khan, M.A. (2009) Strategies for sustainable development
of Oaktasar culture under temperate ecosystem,. In : IV National Forestry Conference,
Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Abstract. 2.19 p. 109-110 on 9-11 th
Nov.
11. Irfan Illahi and M.A. Khan (2009) Disease management for successful silkworm seed
production. Paper presented in workshop on “Maintenance of bivoltine silkworm
stocks and production of quality seeds” organised by CSR & TI, Central Silk Board,
Pampore and Directorate of Sericulture, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir held at Srinagar
on August 13-14, 2009.
12. Malik Farooq and M. A. Khan (2009) Breeding strategies for silkworm seed production.
Paper presented in workshop on “Maintenance of bivoltine silkworm stocks and
production of quality seeds” organised by CSR & TI, Central Silk Board, Pampore and
Directorate of sericulture, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir held at Srinagar on August 13-
14, 2009.
13. Mir Nisar Ahmad, Abad A. Siddiqui and M. A. Khan (2009) Status of silkworm races
in the seed channel of Jammu and Kashmir state and the comparative performance
of the authorized hybrids. Paper presented in workshop on “Maintenance of bivoltine
silkworm stocks and production of quality seeds” organised by CSR & TI, Central Silk
Board, Pampore and Directorate of sericulture, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir held at
Srinagar on August 13-14, 2009.
14. M. F. Baqual and M. A. Khan (2009) Influence of quality mulberry leaf on seed crop
rearing. Paper presented in workshop on “Maintenance of bivoltine silkworm stocks
and production of quality seeds” organised by CSR & TI, Central Silk Board, Pampore
and Directorate of sericulture, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir held at Srinagar on August
13-14, 2009.
15. Pandey, R.K., Bindroo, B.B., Anil Dhar and Khan, M.A (2009) Regeneration efforts
for Oak wealth in Sub Himalayan India with reference to Querous acutissiine Carruthers.,
Abstract No. 2.35, Page No. 125; IV National Forestry Conference, Dehradun,
9 th -11 th Nov.
16. Singhal B. K.; Khan M. A.; Anil Dhar and Bindroo B. B. (2009) New vistas for industrial
exploitation of mulberry fruits in horticulture industry. Abstract. International
conference on Horticulture (ICH-2009), PNASF, VEGINET, UAS, Bangalore, India, pp.
249.

17. S. M. Quadir (2009) Preservation, aestivation and hibernation schedule for bivoltine
seed production under temperate zones. Paper presented in workshop on “Maintenance
of bivoltine silkworm stocks and production of quality seeds” organised by CSR
& TI, Central Silk Board, Pampore and Directorate of sericulture, Govt. of Jammu &
Kashmir held at Srinagar on August 13-14, 2009.
18. Tayal, M.K. (2009) Management of diseases of silkworm in North Indian states, assessment
of loss and recordal of data. Presented at workshop on Forecasting & Forewarning
of silkworm & mulberry pests and diseases on 17 th June, 2009 at RSRS,
Miransahib, Jammu.
19. T.P.S. Chauhan (2009) Methods of maintenance of silkworm breeders stock at P4
level. Paper presented in workshop on “Maintenance of bivoltine silkworm stocks and
production of quality seeds” organised by CSR & TI, Central Silk Board, Pampore and
Directorate of sericulture, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir held at Srinagar on August 13-
14, 2009
Bulletins:
1. Abad A.Siddiqui, Mir Nisar Ahmad and M.A.Khan (2009) „Methods of Preservation of
Bivoltine seed in temperate and Sub-tropical regions‟ Bulletin published by CSR&TI,
Pampore. Bulletin No. 14.
2. Anil Dhar, R.K. Fotadar, R. Kour and M.A. Khan (2009). Suitable mulberry genotypes
for North India, Bulletin No. 11.
3. Anil Dhar and R.K. Fotadar (2009). Mulberry saplings rising through cuttings, Bulletin
No. 2.
4. Anil Dhar, R.K. Fotadar and M.A. Khan (2009). Mulberry bush cultivation for North
India. Bulletin No. 13.
5. Bindroo, B.B., Dhar and Khan, M.A (2009) Package of practices for silkworm rearing
during autumn in Sub-tropics. Bull. No.02, RSRS, Jammu.
6. Irfan Illahi, M.A. Khan, S. B. Zeya and Vishal Mittal (2009). Monitoring of diseases
and pests in silkworm seed crop. Published by Central Sericultural Research and
Training Institute, Central Silk board, Pampore. Bulletin No. 16.

7. Khan, R.A., Dhar, A and Bindroo, B.B (2009) Disinfection Technology for Sericulture.
Bull. No. 03, RSRS, Jammu.
8. Mir Nisar Ahmad, Abad A. Siddiqui, and M.A.Khan (2009) „Techniques of late age
silkworm rearing‟ Bulletin published by CSR&TI, Pampore. Bulletin No. 15.
Book Chapters:
1. Bindroo, B.B and Khan, M.A. (2009) Mulberry tree production technology. In – Bioinformatics,
biotechnology and bioremediation. Chapter 11 pp 121-128, Sarup Book
Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Chauhan, T.P.S. and Mukesh Tayal (2009) Breeding phenomenon of limited Silkworm
genotypes Bombyx mori L. on cocoon colour. Published in mulberry sericulture
problems and prospects pp. 117-130, APH Publishing Corporation 4435-3614 Ansari
Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi.
3. Khan, R.A., Raina, S.K. Chauhan, T.PS Dhar, S.L. and Bindroo, B.B. (2009) Mulberry
shoot feeding to 5 th stage silkworm proves to be much more lucrative than individual
mulberry leaf feeding for higher cocoon productivity with special reference to autumn
season in sub-tropics of Jammu (J&K). Published in Mulberry Sericulture Problems
and Prospects under chapter 3, pp. 39-44. APH Publishing Corporation 4435-
3617, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, N. Delhi.
4. Singhal, B. K.; Anil Dhar; Bindroo, B. B. and Khan, M. (2009) Effects of mulberry
(Morus sp.) transpiration suppressants on economic traits of silkworm (Bombyx mori
L.). In Mulberry Sericulture: Problems and Prospects. (Eds.) Kamal Jaiswal, Sunil P.
Trivedi, B.N. Pandey and A.K. Tripathi. pp. 141-153. APH Publishing Corporation,
New Delhi, India.

DETAILS OF CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/CONSULTANCIES/
TRAINING ATTENDED (NATIONAL)
Conference / workshop/seminar/ consultancies/ training
Workshop on Disease Forecasting & Forewarning
at RSRS, Miransahib, Jammu on 17.06.2009.
Two days workshop/training on „Maintenance of
bivoltine silkworm stocks and production of quality
silkworm seed at SKICC, Srinagar w.e.f 13 th – 14 th
August 2009.
Executive Development Programme in Agriculture
Research Management at National Academy of
Agricultural Research Management (NAARM),
Hyderabad during 21.08.2009 to 25.08.2009.
“Capacity building training programme on common
guidelines 2008 for watershed development
projects” during 01.09.2009 to 07.09.2009 at Central
Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRI-
DA), Hyderabad.
Workshop / training on „ Disease forecasting & forewarning‟
at Srinagar, Kashmir on 8 th October
2009.
Names of the participants
Dr. B.B.Bindroo, Scientist - D
Dr. Anil Dhar, Scientist - D
Dr. S.L.Dhar, Scientist - C
Dr. M.K.Tayal, Scientist – C
Dr. G.S.Maurya, Scientist – C
Dr. Ramakant, Scientist – C
Sh. H.R.Bania, Scientist – B
Dr. S. B. Zeya, Scientist-B
Sh. Irfan Illahi, Scientist-B
Sh. R.K.Charak, STA
Sh. Madan Lal, TA
Sh. Ajay Sharma, TA
Sh. Sanjay Sharma, TA
Sh. Ram Lal, TA
Sh. Tarsem Lal, TA
Sh. Mohd. Shafi Mir, SFA
Attended by 100 participants including
scientists/technical/field staff of CSB,
DOS and Agriculture University.
Dr. B.B.Bindroo, Scientist – D
Dr. Malik Farooq, Scientist-D
Dr. B. K. Singhal, Scientist - C
Dr. Anil Dhar, Scientist – D
Dr. M.K.Tayal, Scientist – C
Dr. G.S.Maurya, Scientist – C
Dr. Ramakant, Scientist – C
Sh. Irfan Illahi, Scientist-B
Dr. Vishal Mittal, Scientist-B

International conference on Horticulture (ICH-
2009), PNASF, VEGINET, UAS, Bangalore during
09.11.2009 to 12.11.2009.
Workshop on need based approach to overcome
constraints in Development of Sericulture in J&K
Organised by Dept. of Sericulture Govt. of J&K
and CSR&TI, Pampore on Februrary 9, 2010 at
Jammu.
“Geospatial knowledge management for sustainable
livelihoods security” during 16.02.2010 to
26.02.2010 at National Academy of Agricultural
Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad.
Training on “Right to information Act 2005” as
designated APIO on 24 th – 25 th Feb 2010 at Delhi.
Molecular biology and biotechnology techniques” at
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE),
Mumbai between 10-20 th December 2009
Resources Development Programme organized by
Corporate and Enterprise Development Cell
(C&ED), (An ISO 9001-2000 Qulaity Certificate
Wing of Central Silk Board at Srinagar, Kashmir
from 10-18 September, 2009.
Cluster development programme organized by
NIMSE, Hyderabad w.e.f. 08-03-2010 to 14-03-2010
Sh. R.K.Charak, STA
Sh. Madan Lal, TA
Sh. Ajay Sharma, TA.
Sh. Sanjay Sharma, TA
Sh. Ram Lal, TA
Sh. Tarsem Lal, TA
Sh. Mohd Shafi Mir, Sr.F.A
Smt. Imtiyaza Akther, Sr. F. A
Sh. Mohd Amin Malla, Sr. F. A
Sh. Manzoor Ahmad, Sr. F. A
Sh. Zahoor Ahmad, Sr. F. A
Dr. B.K. Singhal, Scientist - C
Dr.B.B.Bindroo, Scientist - D
Dr.Anil Dhar, Scientist - D
Dr.S.L.Dhar, Scientist - C
Dr.R.K.Pandey, Scientist - C
Dr.T.P.S.Chauhan, Scientist - C
Dr.M.K.Tayal, Scientist – C
Dr. B. K. Singhal, Scientist - C
Dr. M.K.Tayal, Scientist - C
Dr. Aftab Ahmad, Scientist-B
Dr. M. Aslam, Scientist-C
Dr. G. S. Maurya , Scientist-C
Sh. Shakeel Ahmad, Scientist-B
Sh. G. S. Khan, Sr. Tech. Asstt.
Sh. Ram Lal, Technical Asstt.
Sh. Parveez Ahmad, Tech. Asstt
Smt. Neelam Kumari, Tech. Asst.
Sh. Prachutam Lal, Tech. Asstt.
Sh. Mohd Shafi Mir, Sr. F. A
Sh. Ab. Hamid Bhat, Sr. F.A
Sh. Mohd Amin Malla, Sr. F.A
Sh. Ab. Majid Bhat, Sr. F.A
Sh. M. Ashraf Hajam, Sr. F.A
Dr. S. P. Singh, Scientist-C
Sh. G. S. Khan, STA

Development of winning Research Proposal organized
by at National Academy of Agricultural Research
Management (NAARM), Hyderabad from
22 nd – 27 th October, 2009
Web Based e-learning and content management
organized by at National Academy of Agricultural
Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad from
3 rd -13 th November, 2009
IT-based decision support system (DSS) for multimedia
content development organized by at National
Academy of Agricultural Research Management
(NAARM), Hyderabad from 17 th -27 th March,
2010.
Role of enquiry officers and presiding officers organized
by Parsam Institute, Bangalore from 3 rd -5 th
December 2009.
Dr. Anil Dhar, Scientist-C
Dr. M. F. Baqual, Scientist-C
Sh. N. K. Bhatia, Scientist-C
Sh. Mir Nisar Ahmad, Scientist-C
Sh. Shakeel Ahmad, Scientist-B
Sh. Shakeel Ahmad, Scientist-B
Sh. Benundhar Sethi, Asstt. Director
Sh. Mir Manzoor Ali, Superintendent

TRAININGS CONDUCTED
CSR&TI, Pampore
M. F. Baqual (upto November, 2009) and Shakeel Ahmad
Trainings conducted during 2009-2010
Training course
No. of
batches
Duration
(Days)
No. of persons
trained
Sponsoring
agency
Mulberry cultivation techniques 01 05 14 DOS, J&K
Disinfection method 02 02 16 DOS, J&K
Silkworm disease management 02 05 16 DOS, J&K
Chawkie rearing techniques 01 10 07 DOS, J&K
Intensive bivoltine training 01 45 06 DOS, J&K
Soil moisture conservation 02 06 11 DOS, J&K
(Adhoc Course)
Total 70
RSRS, Sahaspur
Training and Consultancy in Sericulture & Human Resource Development.
Scientists associated: H. Chandra, R.K. Dhingra & M. M. Bhat
Objectives :
Technology transfer, Knowledge enhancement & human
resource development through training & orientation
As per mandate of training & consultancy programme for the year 2009-10, Training Section
of RSRS, Sahaspur, Dehradun imparted following training during the year in various disciplines
as mentioned below
i) Disinfection methods

ii) Pest & Diseases management
iii) Chawki rearing technique
iv) Intensive Bivoltine silkworm rearing
v) Mulberry Cultivation Technique
As such total 46 persons against given target and 73 under additional training programme
including 15 Armed Force staff, 101 DOS Farmers from different states and 15 persons under
SGSY special training programme were provided training in sericulture and admissible course
fees etc. was charged under revenue generation. Among these a total of 104 male & 30 female
trainees participated. Moreover, 05 students were also supervised for dissertation studies
under different discipline of sericulture by different Scientists. The pre & post training
feed back was also collected & impact was assessed. The impact of training on technology
transfer, skill development, knowledge enhancement/ awareness & human resource development
was positive. The women were found very keen to training & self learning.
Routine Training Programmes, Year 2009-10.
Course Name
Disinfection
Methods
Pest and Diseases
Management
Chawki Rearing
Technique
Intensive Bivoltine
Silkworm
Rearing
Mulberry Cultivation
Technique
No of
Batches
TARGET
Scheduled &
Duration
01 August
( 02 days)
01 September
( 05 days)
01 August
( 02 days)
01 August
( 45 Days)
01 December
( 05 days)
ACHIEVEMENTS
No of No of Duration No of Persons
Course
Persons Batches
Trained Fee
per Batch
(Rs.)
10 01 16 & 07
1750
17-02-10 (DOS UP)
10 01 13 & 09
2250
14-08-09 (DOS UP)
10 Nil Nil Nil Nil
10 Nil Nil Nil Nil
10 02 14 to
18-09-09
and
20 to
24-11-09
01 (DOS
Haryana)
and 29
(DOS HP)
250
and
7250
Total `. 46 11,500/
Additional Training Programmes, Year 2009-10.
Course Batches Scheduled &
Duration
No of candidats / batch
Mulberry Technique, 01 19/06/2009 10 Farmers, DOS Uttarakhand
Sericulture package &
practices
Course Fee
(Rs.)
--
- As above - 01 29/07/2009 19 Students, ICFAI --

Dehradun
- As above - 01 20 to 15 Farmers, 56 th APO
29/09/2009 Armed
Force
(Soldiers), Dehradun
- As above - 01 29/03/2010 29 Farmers, DOS Uttarakhand
TOTAL 04 73
--
--
Special Training Programmes Under SGSY, Year 2009-10.
Course Batches Scheduled &
Duration
Seats/Batch
SGSY Special Refresher 01 19/06/2009 15 Staff DOS H.P
Crash Course
& Uttarakhand
TOTAL 01 15
Course Fee
(Rs.)
Sponsored by CSB
Farmers Field School (Central Sector Scheme - Code No. 2106) :
Scientists associated: H. Chandra, R. K. Dhingra, Tribhuvan Singh, Avdhesh Kumar Singh
and M. M. Bhat
Objectives :
- To create awareness & technicall empowerment of farmers
- Demonstration & transfer of technology
- Lead farmers development
- Farmers training at door steps
- Impact of transfer of technology through farmers field school
- Feed back & out put
Under Central Sector Scheme (Code No. 2106) three farmers field school namely RSRS Sahaspur,
Dehradun (Uttarakhand), REC, Una (HP) & REC, Gorakhpur (UP) were established
during 2008-09, and these schools are running successfully under coordination & guidance of
RSRS, CSB Sahaspur, Dehradun and approaching well to execute for technology transfer,
extension & farmer‟s development.
As per action plan & mandate of farmers field school programme a need based FFS training
model was designed and total 11 training programme (Theory, & Practical / Demonstration)

were organized during the year 2009-10 at door step. Under training programme different
discipline & aspects of sericulture i.e. raising of plantation during monsoon, autumn rearing,
nursery technique, tree Cultivation, disinfection technique, young age rearing, late age rearing,
silkworm diseases & pest management, use of bed disinfectants, mounting technique,
cocoons harvesting, etc were covered and required technology was transferred from lab to
land. During the year 2009-10 a total of 216 farmers at RSRS Sahaspur, 28 farmers at REC
Una & 25 farmers at REC Gorakhpur were trained. Pre & Post training feedback collected &
assessed for impact analysis. The impact of training on technology transfer, skill development,
knowledge enhancement/ awareness & human resource development was positive.
Moreover a new concept of mobile farmers field school is also designed & adopted at RSRS
Sahaspur, Dehradun for providing on demand technical service to the farmers. The expenditure
incurred by each unit towards the training programme of Farmers Field School under
central sector scheme (Code No. 2106) is furnished under.
The number of training programmes organized & number of farmers trained by
each Farmers Field School.
Location of
Farmers Field
School
RSRS Sahaspur,
Dehradun,
UK
REC, Gorakhpur,
UP
No of
Training
Programmes
to be organized
Targets
No of Farmers
to be
trained
No of
Villages
to be
covered
No of Training
Programmes
organized
Achievements
No of
Farmers
trained
No of
Village
covered
Impact
11 Need
11 216 12 Positive
based Need
based
11 --Do-- --Do-- 11 25 01 --Do--
REC, Una, HP 11 --Do-- --Do-- 11 28 01 --Do--
Total 11 -- -- 11 269 14
Subject & period wise details of training programme with number of farmers trained.
Farmers
Field
School
Period
Target
( January – March, 2010 )
Title of the training programme
Achievements
(January – March, 2010)
Period No of No of
Villages Farmers
covered trained
Farmers
Trained
During 09-10

RSRS,
Sahaspur
15 & 16-2-2010
Disinfection Technique
(Theory & Practical)
24 & 25-2-10
07
96
01 to 05-3-10
10 to 14-3-10
-,,-
14 & 15-3-10
Young age rearing
Late age rearing
Silkworm disease management
Use of bed disinfectants
10 to 12-3-10
-
-
27, 29 & 30-3-10
-
07
-
-
12
129
-
-
96
216
17 & 18-3-10
Mounting Technique
-
-
-
19 & 20-3-10
15 & 16-2-2010
REC Gorakhpur
01 to 05-3-10
10 to 14-3-10
-,,-
14 & 15-3-10
17 & 18-3-10
19 & 20-3-10
REC, Una 15 & 16-2-2010
01 to 05-3-10
10 to 14-3-10
-
14 & 15-3-10
17 & 18-3-10
19 & 20-3-10
Cocoon harvesting, etc.
(Theory & Practical )
Disinfection Technique
(Theory & Practical )
Young age rearing
Late age rearing
Silkworm disease management
Use of bed disinfectants
Mounting Technique
Cocoon harvesting, etc.
(Theory & Practical )
Disinfection Technique
( Theory & Practical )
Young age rearing
Late age rearing
Silkworm disease management
Use of bed disinfectants,
Mounting Technique
Cocoons harvesting, etc.
(Theory & Practical )
17 & 18 -2-10
01 to 05-3-10
10 to 14-3-10
-
14 & 15-3-10
17 & 18-3-10
19 & 20-3-10
15 & 16 -2-10
01 to 05-3-10
10 to 14-3-10
-
14 & 15-3-10
17 & 18-3-10
19 & 20-3-10
-
01
01
-
-
--
--
--
01
01
-,
-
-
-
-
-
25
25
-
--
--
--
--
28
28
-
-
-
-
-
25
28
Expenditure & Financial Progress.
Name of
FFS
Sa-
RSRS,
haspur
Asset
Expenditure incurred during the quarter
(January – March, 2010 (Rs.)
Contingency
Equip
ments
Travel Work -
shop
Misc.
Prog. Expend. W.e.f.
April, 2009 to March,
10 Total (Rs.)
-- 2,822 -- -- -- -- 7,988

REC, Gorakhpur
-- NA -- -- -- -- 470
REC, Una -- 5,400 -- 2,460 -- -- 16,955
Total -- -- -- -- 25,213
RSRS, Miransahib
Anil Dhar (01.04.2009 to 15.03.2010), M.K.Tayal (16.03.2010 to 31.03.2010) and
B.B.Bindroo.
The division during the year under report executed all technical works of the Station, including
presentation of reports, compilation of QPRs, preparation of Action plan etc. In addition
all training programmes were co-coordinated by the division for DOS, Jammu and other
agencies / sponsored candidates, the details of which is are as follows:
Progress of conduction of training for the year 2009-10
S.No Name of the course Year (2009-10)
No. of
batches
No. of trainees
Achievement Achievement
(A) CAPSULE COURSES
1. Disinfection Methods
01+01 = 02 06 + 02 =
08
(Two Batches)
2. Silkworm Disease
Management
3. Chawki Rearing
Techniques
(Two Batches)
4. Intensive Bivoltine
Training
5. Mulberry cultivation
Techniques
(Two Batches)
(B) ADHOC COURSES
1. Soil Moisture Conservation
(Two Batches)
Period of Trainings
21.08.09 – 22.08.09
&
26.02.10 – 27.02.10
01 03 05.10.09 – 09.10.09
01+01= 02 05 +03 = 08 07.09.09 – 16.09.09
&
10.03.10 – 19.03.10
01 06 20.08.09 to 03.10.09
01+01 = 02 05 + 02 =
07
01 + 01 =
02
05 + 04 =
09
Grand Total 10 41 -
06.07.09 to 10.07.09
&
15.12.09 – 19.12.09
13.07.09 to 18.07.09
&
04.12.09 to 09.12.09

In addition to the above, unscheduled training courses on various aspects of Sericulture
were conducted for other departmental candidates / students as per the details
below:
S.
No.
Name of the sponsoring
Agency
1 Govt. College for Women,
Gandhi
Nagar, Jammu.
2. Govt. Degree College,
Poonch.
Title of the training
Knowhow of the general
aspects of mulberry
sericulture.
To gain knowledge of
the general aspects of
mulberry sericulture.
No. of candidates
Period of
Training
200 students 16.11.2009
(One day)
30 01.02.2010
(One day)
Also, a batch of Farmers Field School, Nowshera was provided orientation training
with the recent ideas / development in sericulture / moriculture during 2009. The
women farmers especially, were updated for knowledge of waste cocoon utilization
in making handicrafts.
Meetings Organized:
Date Meeting Venue
6 th –7 th October, 2009 XXV Research Advisory Committee IIIM, Srinagar
Meeting of CSR&TI, Pampore
8 th -9 th February, 2010 XXVI Research Council of CSR&TI,
Pampore
RSRS, Sahaspur
Visit of dignitaries:
The Hon‟ble Member Secretary, Central Silk Board, Govt. of India visited
CSR&TI, Pampore during November, 2009.
The Hon‟ble Minister of Agriculture, Govt of J&K, Sh. Ghulam Hassan Mir along
with Director, Agriculture and Director, Sericulture Development Department,
J&K with other senior officers visited the station on 2nd January, 2010.

EXPENDITURE 2009-2010 – At a Glance
(CSR&TI, Pampore and its nested units)
Sl. No. Budget Head Amount
(Rs.)
1 Salary & Allowance 105268268.00
2 Wages 14705301.00
3 Traveling Expenses 3897376.00
4 Contingencies 10822071.00
5 Assets 7317116.00
6 Other 10414898.00
TOTAL 152425030.00